Compounding/Tableting Technician - Synovex

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, manufactures high-quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. The plant has been recognized as one of Nebraska’s Safest Companies and is a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow. This position involves working as part of a team operating pharmaceutical bulk compounding equipment and tableting presses, maintaining accurate documentation, and demonstrating good attendance. The role is in a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III / IV materials, and Synovex differential pay will be provided. The hours are 1st Shift, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, with potential for overtime, weekends, and holidays.

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.
Basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
Has mastered two process family groups.
Meets the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.

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, including PLC-controlled Blenders, dryers, GMX Granulator and fluid bed dryer, Weighroom scales, and Tablet presses.
Clean production equipment and facilities.
Set-up/disassemble production equipment.
Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment, such as moisture analyzers, scales, hardness testers, and calipers.
Operate material handling devices, including electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
Follow all applicable SOPs/cGMPs for 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 (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.
Understand production/process flow.
Know proper staging and storage locations 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, such as C.W., bulk compounding, and compression (Tableting).