Lab Technician-Polar Beverage, USA

Polar Beverage can trace its history to a spring water company founded in 1882 and purchased by a distiller named Dennis Crowley to enhance his own whiskey business. Since then the company has been under continuous ownership, and operation by four generations of the Crowley family in the heart of New England.
Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Polar Beverages has remained a beloved hometown favorite while growing into a national cult favorite. As consumer tastes have evolved so has Polar Beverages’ ability to innovate and meet the growing demand for sparkling refreshment. From their heritage recipes, such as Polar Orange Dry and Birch Beer, to the playful introduction of modern seasonal Polar Seltzers, the people of Polar Beverages continue to love what they do and work hard to uphold the values of its founder.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and finished goods.
• Primary responsibility is to 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 rinses, 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.

Job 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to “be on your feet” from beginning to end of shift.
• Able to lift materials up to 50 pounds