Pharma Packaging Technician 2nd Shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm Monday - Friday

- Zoetis India Capability Center; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE is hiring for a packaging operator on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00pm–10:30pm). You will operate packaging lines, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with SOPs and cGMPs. The role requires teamwork, good attendance, and the ability to work with others in a clean, modern facility.

Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Benefits start day 1, with a sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement options available.

Qualifications

• HS 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
• Operate packaging equipment (PLC controlled line, vision system) and related devices.
• Follow SOPs/cGMPs and proper housekeeping; maintain a positive team attitude.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vision systems

PLC equipment operation

Hand tools

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 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: 2nd Shift, Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holiday 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

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