Manufacturing Support Technician I

Zoetis•Charles City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This 3rd shift Manufacturing Support Technician I position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site regulations, and policies. The role involves preparing equipment for aseptic and non-aseptic processes for the Filling department, including work with dishwashers, autoclaves, and steam. Responsibilities include the execution of support area procedures in a GMP facility, maintaining appropriate departmental cGMP documentation, executing all written procedures (Batch Records and SOPs), and complying with financial and site safety procedures. The technician will operate departmental equipment, including setup and takedown, and effectively work in a team environment, communicating with multiple departments. Specific tasks for Fill Line Equipment Prep include disassembling, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing equipment, operating dishwashers, autoclaves, and other ancillary equipment, following cGMP documents, and maintaining accurate inventories.

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 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.
Able to work in varying temperatures.
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.
Authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Nice To Haves

Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Execution of support area procedures in a GMP facility.
Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
Follow and comply with all site safety procedures.
Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down.
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 the Filling department.
Operate dishwashers, autoclaves, and other ancillary equipment to support the department processes.
Follow all cGMP documents as applicable to the Fill Line Equipment Preparation area.
Maintain accurate inventories.