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Quality Control Lab Technician - Nights

Polar Beverages

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Schenectady, NY
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Overview: Responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and finished goods. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Safely perform laboratory tests on beverages to ensure product is produced within established parameters and make adjustments where necessary. 
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, and raw materials throughout the entire production process. 
  • Analyze syrup beverage and/or water attributes 
  • Audit container rinsers, air blowers, filters, and coders to ensure proper operations. 
  • Conduct package quality inspection and quality audits and isolate product that does not meet standards. 
  • Maintain highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination 
  • Monitoring package appearance, integrity and correct package codes. 
  • Requires working with other lab technicians, line foreman, line operators, fork truck drivers, and other production personnel. 
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality 

Requirements:  

  • Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Strong analytical skills 
  • Ability to read, write and keep records 
  • Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word 
  • Ability to “be on your feet” from beginning to end of shift. 
  • Able to lift materials up to 50 pounds  
  • Ability to pass pre-employment math test