Bio Packaging Technician

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Vacation & holidays: 4 weeks + 13 paid

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE operates biological packaging lines and produces medicines for pets and livestock. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, equipment operation, and safe production practices on a 3rd shift schedule (Sun–Thu, 10:00pm–6:30am).

Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, basic math and mechanical skills, and ability to work well with a team in a clean, modern manufacturing site recognized for safety.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Language skills - read and interpret procedures.
• Math skills - apply general math.
• Basic understanding of mechanical skills and use of hand tools.
• Meets the physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks).
• Operate packaging equipment and related tasks.
• Clean production equipment and facilities.
• Handle materials with pallet jacks and similar devices.
• Follow SOPs/cGMPs and proper housekeeping.

Skills

Record keeping

Communication

Math skills

Mechanical skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Technical school certificate (preferred)

Tools

Vision systems

Robotic fillers

PLC packaging line

Pallet jack / hi-lift

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 the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.

Benefits Include:

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.

401(k) match with company profit sharing.

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.

Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Position Summary

Work as part of a team operating biological packaging lines. 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.

Hours

3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 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, vision system, etc.


• Clean production equipment and facilities.


• 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:

• Follow directions either written, or oral.


• Know when to stop the process for anomalies.


• 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 Biological Manufacturing.

Communications

• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.


• Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.

Personal Computer Skills

Education and Experience

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.


• 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

• Apply good lifting techniques.


• Prolonged periods of standing


• Will be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.


• Ability to move up and down stairs/ladders.


• 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

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.