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

Zoetis; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Vacation and holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate pharmaceutical packaging lines and maintain accurate production records. You will work with PLC equipment, vision systems, and material handling devices while following SOPs and cGMPs.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and good attendance on 2nd shift. Benefits include sign-on bonus, vacation, holidays, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent, plus 6-12 months of experience.
• Language and math skills as described in the qualifications.
• Basic mechanical skills and experience with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and documentation; timecards, batch records, logbooks.
• Operate packaging equipment (PLC controlled lines) and related tasks.
• Set up/disassemble packaging equipment and manage in-process devices.
• Operate material handling devices (pallet jacks, hi-lifts).
• Follow SOPs and cGMPs; maintain housekeeping and dress policies.
• Maintain safety procedures and PPE usage.

Skills

Language skills (read procedures)

Math skills

Mechanical skills

Physical requirements

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent, 6-12 months experience

Manufacturing experience (1 year)

Technical school certificate / 1-2 yrs college

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 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, 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

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.