Packaging Specialist 1

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in animal health is seeking a dedicated Packaging Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and efficiency of pharmaceutical production. Responsibilities include operating packaging equipment, maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with team members to meet production goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive work environment focused on animal health and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings benefits

Employee well-being programs

Support for family and lifestyle resources

Qualifications

• High attention to detail for quality assurance.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and SOPs.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in accordance with batch records and safety guidelines.
• Operate and maintain packaging equipment efficiently.
• Document all completed tasks accurately.

Skills

Basic math

English communication skills

Mechanical reasoning

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft applications

Various hand tools

Job description

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Zoetis, the global leader in animal health, is looking for an engaged and driven individual to join our packaging team. Zoetis has been leading animal health since its inception in 2012 and we pride ourselves on providing all manner of quality solutions for our customer's animal health needs.

A Packaging Specialist performs general pharmaceutical production related tasks and responsibilities in a lean manufacturing environment. This includes inspection and packaging of products, as well as material handling and setup of packaging lines with "right first time" accuracy and efficiency. This is a position that requires high attention to detail with regard to ensuring a quality product is provided to our customers and ensuring production related documents are complete and correct. A Packaging Specialist requires the use of Microsoft applications and good organizational skills in order to maintain an orderly work environment. All activities are conducted within a safety-minded culture that strives for continuous improvement.

If you have an engaged work ethic and enjoy the challenge of maximizing quality and efficiency as part of a high performance team, this may be a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

* Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with applicable batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines, as well as applicable regulatory standards, such as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

* Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and make minor repairs on packaging equipment

* Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes or equipment to maximize quality and efficiency.

* Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tasks completed

* Provide leadership to line operators as well as effectively communicate with support personnel and leadership

* Work together as a team to maintain production schedule and objectives

Required skills, education, and experience:

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

* Basic math, English communication skills, legible penmanship, and reading comprehension

* Ability to follow detailed instructions

* Basic use of Microsoft applications and general computer skills

* Effective interpersonal communication and a positive outlook

* Mechanical reasoning and troubleshooting skills

* Strong mechanical skills along with experience in the use of various hand tools

* Knowledge of cGMP's and production practices

* Experience in a Lean Production and/or manufacturing environment

* Reliable transportation and good attendance/time management skills

* Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement work environment; 5S, visual schedule,

* Ability to train on area SOP's/OJT's- equipment, process, paperwork

* Experience in working with Tech Writer, creating and maintaining training documentation

Physical and Time requirements:

* Routine lifting of 20-50 lbs.

* Prolonged periods of sitting and standing

* Ability to work overtime is required, including up to every other weekend based on business needs

* Manual dexterity and ability to keep up with pace of production standards

* Work Environment: Colleague could be exposed to airborne particles, including cephalosporin. Must work near moving mechanical parts. Eye protection and other personal protective equipment are required.

* SHIFT TIMES: 6:00am - 2:30pm

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.

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