Pharma Packaging Technician 1st Shift Monday – Friday 6:00am 2:30pm

Zoetis Spain SL; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Vacation & holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a packaging technician to join our Lincoln area team. You will operate packaging lines, record batch data, and ensure compliance with cGMPs. This role requires meticulous documentation and the ability to work on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 6:00 am–2:30 pm with overtime, weekends may be required. Minimum High School diploma and 6–12 months experience preferred; training provided on equipment and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 6–12 months of manufacturing experience.
• Language skills to read and interpret procedures.
• Basic math skills and ability to read procedures.
• Basic mechanical skills and the use of hand tools.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping: maintain accurate timecards, batch records, and logbooks.
• Operate packaging equipment and related tasks.
• Ensure proper setup/disassembly of equipment and materials handling.
• Apply metric system to process calculations.
• Follow SOPs/cGMPs and proper housekeeping.
• Practice safety and use PPE per SOPs.
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Mechanical skills

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical school certificate

1–2 years of college

Tools

Vision systems

Robotic fillers

Windows-based PC

Job description

Company Overview

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 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
• 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 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.)
• Equipment: Operate assigned equipment (PLC controlled packaging line, vision system, etc.), clean production equipment and facilities, set‑up/disassemble packaging equipment, operate specific in‑process devices, operate material handling devices (electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, 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.
• Decision Making: Delegate questionable issues upward, follow directions (written or oral), know when to stop the process for anomalies, 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 6–12 months of experience.
• Language skills – ability to read and interpret procedures.
• Math skills – general math skills.
• Basic mechanical skills and the use of hand tools.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications

• Technical school certificate, or 1–2 years of college.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers.
• Knowledge of PC using Windows‑based applications.

Physical Position Requirements

• Apply good lifting techniques.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Routine lifting of 20–40 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Ability to move up and down stairs/ladders.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, product dust/particulate, loud noise, temperature variations, heights up to 25 ft (tops of silos, blenders).

EEO Statement

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 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.

We comply 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 non‑immigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Legal Notice

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