Blister Packaging Technician 1st Shift Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks vacation and 13 holidays

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Job summary

Zoetis Lincoln, NE is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate packaging equipment, maintain accurate records, and support a clean, safe work environment on first shift.

Responsibilities include running PLC-controlled lines, using a vision system, performing setup/teardown, and following SOPs and cGMPs while maintaining good attendance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent with 6-12 months of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures.
• Basic math and mechanical skills with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and documentation (timecards, batch records, logbooks).
• Operate packaging equipment (PLC controlled line, vision system).
• Clean, set up and disassemble packaging equipment.
• Operate material handling devices (pallet jacks, hi-lifts).
• Follow SOPs and cGMPs; maintain proper housekeeping.

Skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC controlled packaging line

Vision system

Windows 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

• $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 pharmaceutical 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

1st Shift, Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

• 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 25 ft. , e.g., tops of silos, and tops of blenders

Full time Regular Colleague

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications. 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. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Why Zoetis

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers. Zoetis work environment At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow. Your opportunities at Zoetis We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health. Results that matter Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.