Reprocessing Technician Swing Shift Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm

Zoetis Spain SL; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO 4 weeks + 13 holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE is seeking an equipment sterilization technician to support fill-finish operations. You will clean, prepare, and sterilize small equipment, maintain 5S housekeeping, and document all activities in real time per SOPs.

You will work swing shifts with potential overtime and weekend coverage. The role requires a high school diploma and knowledge of cGMP principles; training will be provided on SDS guidelines and sterile practices.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• General understanding of microbiology and cGMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess small equipment: receive used parts, segregate, disassemble, clean, inspect, and prepare for sterilization.
• Operate and maintain ultrasonic bath cleaning (setup, cycle parameters, solution changes, basic troubleshooting, log completion).
• Assemble small equipment/component kits per approved work instructions, BOMs, and visual standards.
• Perform sterilization support activities (load/unload autoclave, packaging/wrapping, labeling, indicator placement/verification, quarantine/release flow per SOP).
• Complete GMP documentation accurately and in real time (logs, batch/support records, equipment cleaning/sterilization records, label reconciliation).
• Maintain controlled storage areas for clean/sterile items (organization, status labeling, 5S).
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to prioritize urgent needs while protecting compliance.
• Use PPE including respirators.
• Follow gowning, aseptic/cleanroom behaviors, safety procedures, and good documentation practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic listening

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Basic Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Perform equipment sterilization functions within the fill-finish manufacturing area. Using cGMP techniques, clean, prepare, and sterilize small equipment to support filling operations. Maintain strong housekeeping standards, complete process-specific documentation accurately and completely, and follow all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Participate in training and consistently apply cGMP principles in assigned work. Read and adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) guidelines for all chemicals and materials used.

Hours

Swing Shift, Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm. Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Reprocess small equipment: receive used parts, segregate, disassemble, clean, inspect, and prepare for sterilization.
• Operate and maintain ultrasonic bath cleaning (set-up, cycle parameters, solution changes, basic troubleshooting, log completion).
• Assemble small equipment/component kits per approved work instructions, BOMs, and visual standards.
• Perform sterilization support activities (e.g., load/unload autoclave, packaging/wrapping, labeling, indicator placement/verification, quarantine/release flow per SOP).
• Complete GMP documentation accurately and in real time (logs, batch/support records, equipment cleaning/sterilization records, label reconciliation).
• Perform inspection for cleanliness, damage, missing parts; elevate nonconformances.
• Maintain controlled storage areas for clean/sterile items (organization, status labeling, 5S).
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to prioritize urgent needs while protecting compliance (communicate turnaround times, confirm priority changes, prevent mix-ups).
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators.
• Follow gowning, aseptic/cleanroom behaviors (as applicable), safety procedures, and good documentation practices.
• Use all types of communication (i.e., verbal, phone, e-mail) in dealing with customers, peers, and Team Leader while maintaining a positive and professional attitude as required in the daily operation of the department.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• General understanding of microbiology and cGMP preferred.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic Microsoft application and computer skills
• Ability to recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of metric system.
• Add, Subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Demonstrates good listening skills
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment
• Expresses a positive attitude
• Shows respect for co-workers.

Physical Position Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely
• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Constant standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequent need to sit, kneel, crouch and climb
• Exposure to temperature variation, disagreeable odors, caustic/hazardous chemicals, noise

Employment Type

Full time Regular Colleague

Equal Opportunity and Employment Eligibility

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".

About Zoetis

Join Zoetis - and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses.

Why Zoetis

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment

At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow.

Your opportunities at Zoetis

We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health.

Results that matter

Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.

Company Location and Visibility

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.