Compounding/Tableting Technician - Synovex

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is in a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III / IV materials. Synovex differential pay will be paid to colleagues working within the facility. Hours: 1st Shift, 6:00am – 2:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required
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.
Has mastered two process family groups.
Meets the physical requirements of the job.

Nice To Haves

Technical school certificate, or 1-2 yrs. college.
Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications.

Responsibilities

Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
Operate assigned equipment, i.e., PLC-controlled Blenders, dryers, GMX Granulator and fluid bed dryer, Weighroom scales, Tablet presses, etc.
Clean production equipment and facilities.
Set-up/ disassemble production equipment.
Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment, i.e., moisture analyzers, scales, hardness testers, calipers, etc.
Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.
Apply proper housekeeping techniques.
Follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
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.
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.
Familiar with production/ process flow.
Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment.
Learn key terminology associated with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
Perform PC tasks, e.g., C.W., bulk compounding, and compression (Tableting).