Pharma Tableting Technician 1st Shift Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

Zoetis Spain SL; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Healthcare benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis is currently seeking a production operator to join the tablet forming area on 1st shift. You will operate tablet presses, document batch records, and ensure accurate process documentation in a team environment.

Key tasks include equipment setup, adherence to SOPs and cGMPs, and strict safety compliance. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and strong teamwork and basic math and mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures.
• General math skills and basic arithmetic."
• Basic mechanical skills and use of hand tools.
• Able to operate handheld calculators.
• Proficiency with Windows-based PC tasks including SAP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Operate tablet presses and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate batch records and logbooks.
• Set up/disassemble production equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow SOPs and cgMPs and safety policies.
• Maintain good attendance and work well in a team.
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.

Skills

Reading procedures

Math skills

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

PC tasks

SAP transactions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Technical school certificate

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Datametric

BMS activations

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

• $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 tableting equipment. Operate tablet presses and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all completed tasks. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance.

Hours: 1st Shift, Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).

Equipment

• Operate assigned equipment, i.e., Fette Press, Manesty Press, Stokes Press, Beta Press, Dedusters, Metal Detectors, etc.
• Clean production equipment and facilities.
• Set-up/ disassemble production equipment.
• Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment, i.e., moisture analyzers, pH meters, etc.
• 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 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, i.e., SAP transactions, BMS activates, Datameteric, etc.

Education and Experience REQUIRED JOB RELATED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Meet the physical requirement of the job.
• Language skills - able to read and interpret procedures.
• Math Skills - ability to apply general math skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
• Able to use handheld calculators.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical school certificate or 1-2 years.
• college and/or a minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications.

PHYSICAL POSITION Requirements

• Learn to apply and follow good lifting techniques.
• Will be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Will be exposed to tasks where climbing, sitting, crouching, reaching with arms and hands, or standing for extended periods is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Exposure to temperature variations.

Full time Regular Colleague

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