Sterilization Technician - Central Services 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal health is seeking a Sterilization Technician for its Lincoln facility. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and basic aseptic procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma and demonstrate mechanical skills. An attractive benefits package includes a sign-on bonus and unpaid leave.

Benefits

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks accrued paid vacation

401(k) match with company profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Great Health benefits starting day 1

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate basic mechanical skills.
• Demonstrate personal computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Observe PPE requirements and familiarize with SOPs.
• Learn and assist in documentation and reporting.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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

Under supervision, the Sterilization technician will observe all PPE requirements per Zoetis policy: make yourself familiar with department specific SOP's. You will build necessary apparatuses per daily instructions. Help load and unload incoming materials from the warehouse. Learn to load and unload a variety of autoclaves in a safe manor. Colleague will follow floor leads during training period and complete tasks as required to gain training in the area. Colleague must be able to perform standing, walking, squatting, and lifting tasks throughout the day. Good attendance and ability to stay late occasionally.

Hours: 1st shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Learn and practice basic aseptic procedures as per training and SOP's.
• Assist with reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn and comply with SOP's and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets, reports, log sheets.
• Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), then demonstrate understanding and compliance.
• Clean areas, as applicable, according to specific SOP's
• Assist in maintaining adequate supplies in the production area.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOP's and procedures (Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines, Near Miss, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), biohazard training, Monthly Safety trainings, etc.) May be required to handle hazardous waste.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal, written, and non-verbal skills.
• Become certified operator of electric material handling equipment (i.e., electric pallet jack, tank tugger, etc.), as applicable.
• Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate basic mechanical skills.
• Demonstration of personal computer usage

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Demonstrate good communication skills. Read, interpret, and apply safety procedures, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and departmental procedures. Communicate effectively with peers and Team Leader. Document steps accurately and legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Perform conversions within the metric system. Complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic match.
• Understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram formats. Multitask. Ability to recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates good listening skills. Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment. Expresses a positive attitude and shows respect for co-workers.

Physical Position Requirements

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE PRINCIPLE DUTIES OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE PRINCIPLE DUTIES.

• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Constant standing for extended periods
• Frequent need to crouch and reach with hands and arms.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work flexible hours including work weekend, holiday, and overtime
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE AN EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTERS WHILE PERFORMING PRINCIPLE DUTIES OF THIS JOB. NOTED PERSONNEL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) MUST BE UTILIZED WHILE ON THE JOB.

• Frequent exposure to heavy items ANSI 75 Safety shoes required.
• Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals PPE as required.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts Ensure safety shields are always in place.
• Exposure to extreme temperature variations PPE as required
  

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the 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.

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