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

Zoetis Spain SL; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Vacation & holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a packaging operator to join our Lincoln, NE team. You will operate pharmaceutical packaging lines, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient production.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math and reading skills, and familiarity with packaging equipment. Shift is 2nd, with potential overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent with basic math and reading proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and documentation of timecards, batch records, and logbooks.
• Operate packaging equipment including PLC controlled lines and vision systems.
• Clean production equipment and facilities; set up/disassemble packaging equipment.
• Handle materials and use pallet jacks and hi-lifts.
• Follow SOPs/cGMPs and proper housekeeping procedures.
• Read MSDSs and use PPE as required; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading procedures

Math skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

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.
• 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.

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our 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.