Manufacturing Support Technician I

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This 2nd shift Manufacturing Support Technician I position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies. The role involves preparing equipment for aseptic and non-aseptic processes, executing support area procedures in a GMP facility, and maintaining departmental cGMP documentation. The technician will also execute and lead operations to comply with written procedures, financial procedures, and site safety procedures, while identifying ways to improve the safety culture. Operation of departmental equipment, including set up and take down, and providing oversight as necessary are key aspects of the role. Effective teamwork and communication with multiple departments are essential. The position requires disassembling, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing equipment, operating dishwashers, autoclaves, and other ancillary equipment, and maintaining accurate inventories. Mentoring and training colleagues, and providing department oversight during shift changes or schedule changes are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school education or GED required.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Nice To Haves

• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and / or Operator I level beneficial.
• Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare equipment for aseptic and non-aseptic processes across multiple departments per regulatory filings and local procedures.
• Involve work with dishwashers, autoclaves, steam, portable and stationary equipment.
• Execute support area procedures in a GMP facility.
• Maintain and edit, as appropriate, departmental cGMP documentation.
• Execute and lead operation to comply with all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures.
• Identify ways to improve the safety culture of the department.
• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down.
• Provide oversight as necessary.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
• Disassemble, clean, assemble, and sterilize (when appropriate) equipment used for aseptic and non-aseptic processes by all manufacturing departments on site.
• Operate dishwashers, autoclaves, and other ancillary equipment to support the department processes.
• Follow all cGMP documents as applicable to the Vessel Prep area.
• Maintain accurate inventories.
• Mentor / train colleagues as needed.
• Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc.

Benefits

• competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED