Blister Packaging Technician 1st Shift Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is hiring a Blister Packaging Technician at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site, which produces medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. The role works as part of a team operating pharmaceutical packaging lines and performing related tasks. The technician operates and cleans packaging equipment, completes accurate documentation, follows applicable procedures and safety requirements, and communicates effectively with peers and supervisors. The position is regular, full-time, and scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
6–12 months of experience.
Ability to read and interpret procedures.
Ability to apply general math skills.
Basic understanding of mechanical skills and experience using various hand tools.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Nice To Haves

Technical school certificate or 1–2 years of college.
At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers.
Knowledge of Windows-based PC applications.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned packaging equipment, including PLC-controlled packaging lines and vision systems.
Complete accurate and timely records, including timecards, batch records, and logbooks.
Clean production equipment and facilities; set up and disassemble packaging equipment.
Operate in-process devices and material-handling equipment, including electric and manual pallet jacks and hi-lifts.
Apply the metric system to process calculations.
Follow applicable SOPs and cGMPs, housekeeping requirements, and dress and secondary-gowning policies.
Follow manufacturing-area safety practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures; read and interpret MSDSs and use required PPE.
Follow directions, escalate questionable issues, stop processes when anomalies occur, and learn to identify out-of-spec material.
Learn production and process flow, supply and equipment staging and storage locations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing terminology.
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors and contribute to teamwork.
Perform personal computer tasks.
Use good lifting techniques, stand for prolonged periods, move up and down stairs and ladders, and work flexible hours and overtime as needed.