Packaging Technician – Synovex 3rd Shift 10:00pm – 6:30am Sunday – Thursday

TN United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Lincoln. In this role, you will operate a pharmaceutical packaging line, ensuring high-quality standards and safety protocols are met. You will be part of a collaborative team, where good attendance and a positive attitude are essential. With competitive benefits from day one, including a sign-on bonus and generous paid time off, this opportunity offers a pathway to grow in a respected manufacturing environment. If you're ready to contribute to making a difference in animal health, this position is for you!

Benefits

$500 Sign on Bonus

Great Health Benefits from day 1

4 weeks accrued paid vacation

13 paid holidays

401(k) match with company profit sharing

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma required, plus 6-12 months experience in manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of mechanical skills and use of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and maintain accurate documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and communicate effectively with team.

Skills

Record Keeping

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Mechanical Skills

Math Skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Technical school certificate

Tools

PLC controlled packaging line

Electric pallet jack

Manual pallet jacks

Vision systems

Job description

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Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska’s Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in Lincoln and we continue to grow.

Benefits Include:

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• Great Health Benefits from day 1!
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing

Position Summary

Work as part of a team operating a pharmaceutical packaging line. Operate packaging equipment and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all tasks completed. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance.

This position is in a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III / IV materials. Synovex differential pay will be paid to colleagues working within the facility.

Hours: 3rd Shift, Sunday – Thursday 10:00pm to 6:30am. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
• Equipment: Operate assigned equipment, i.e., PLC controlled packaging line, pellet filler, vision system, pouch sealer, etc. Clean production equipment and facilities. Set-up/ disassemble packaging equipment. Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment. Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts. Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
• SOPs / cGMPs: Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area. Apply proper housekeeping techniques. Follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
• Safety: Practice good safety techniques in the manufacturing area, including lock-out/Tag-out procedures. Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per SOPs, i.e., safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, etc.
• Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to delegate questionable issues upward, follow directions either written or oral, know when to stop the process for anomalies, and learn to identify “out-of-spec” material.
• Process: Familiar with production/ process flow. Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment. Learn key terminology associated with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• Communications: Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor. Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
• Personal Computer Skills: Perform PC tasks.

Education and Experience

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required, plus 6-12 months of experience
• Language skills - able to read and interpret procedures.
• Math Skills - ability to apply general math skills.
• Has a basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
• Meets the physical requirements of the job.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical school certificate, or 1-2 yrs. college.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers
• Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications.

Physical Position Requirements

Special Facility Requirements:

This position supports a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III / IV compounds with OEB exposure limits of 3 / 5. This position requires secondary gowning and use of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) within the manufacturing facility. Must be able to withstand physical confinement for most of the workday.

• Apply good lifting techniques.
• Will be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to product dust/particulate.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to temperature variations.
• Exposure to heights of up to 25 ft., e.g., tops of silos, and tops of blenders.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability.