Bio Packaging Technician

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign on Bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Health benefits from day 1

Family health and retirement programs

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, operates biological packaging lines for animal health products. The role involves running packaging equipment, maintaining records, and following cGMP/SOPs in a clean, safe manufacturing setting.

You will join a team with regular 2nd shift hours and potential overtime, contributing to a recognized safe-site culture. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, basic math and mechanical skills, and the ability to work well with others.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math and reading comprehension.
• Basic mechanical skills and hand tools experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime.
• Good attendance and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging line and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Follow SOPs and cGMPs; ensure safety.
• Perform setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Work 2nd shift, 2:00pm–10:30pm; overtime possible.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading procedures

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vision systems

Robotic fillers

Windows-based applications

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 completed tasks. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance. Hours: 2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30am. Overtime, weekend, 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.
• Set-up/ disassemble production 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.
• 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

• Perform PC tasks.

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.

Work Environment

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to product dust/particulate
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to temperature variations
• Exposure to heights of up to 25ft, 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.