Quality Control Lab Technician Weekend Nights (Fri-Mon)

Polar Beverages; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Beverages in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician for weekend nights (Fri-Mon) to perform qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and finished beverages. You must pass a math and measuring test and maintain strict quality and safety standards throughout the production process.

The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work on your feet for the shift.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Ability to read, write and keep records.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform laboratory tests on beverages to ensure product stays within parameters.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, and raw materials.
• Analyze syrup beverage and/or water attributes.
• Audit container rinsers, air blowers, filters, and coders.
• Conduct package quality inspection and quality audits and isolate products that do not meet standards.
• Maintain highest housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination.
• Monitor package appearance, integrity and codes.
• Collaborate with lab technicians, line foreman, line operators, fork truck drivers, and other production personnel.
• Ensure food safety and food quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Read/write records

Be on your feet

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Math test

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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Quality Control Lab Technician Weekend Nights (Fri-Mon)

Schenectady, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3194

Salary Range: $24.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Overview

Responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and finished goods. Must be able to pass a math & measuring test.

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