Pharma Compounding Technician - 1st Shift M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm OR M-Th 5:00am - 3:30pm
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 involves collaborating as part of a team to operate pharmaceutical compounding equipment and perform related tasks. The role requires ensuring accurate and timely documentation of all activities, maintaining a positive attitude, and demonstrating strong teamwork skills. Reliable attendance and a commitment to workplace responsibilities are essential. The hours are 1st Shift, either Monday-Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm or Monday-Thursday 5:00 am - 3:30 pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
- Language skills: able to read and interpret procedures.
- Math skills: ability to apply general math concepts.
- Basic mechanical understanding and experience using various hand tools.
- Proficient in using handheld calculators.
Nice To Haves
- Technical school certification or 1 -2 years of college coursework.
- Minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with personal computers and Windows-based applications.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and complete accurate records, including timecards, batch records, and logbooks.
- Operate assigned equipment such as blenders, dryers, Glatt Granulators, weigh room scales, and liquid vessels.
- Clean production equipment and facilities.
- Set up and disassemble production equipment.
- Operate in-process devices including moisture analyzers and pH meters.
- Use material handling devices such as electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
- Apply the metric system to process-related calculations.
- Follow all applicable SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
- Maintain proper housekeeping standards.
- Adhere to dress code policies.
- Apply safe manufacturing practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including safety shoes, glasses, respirators, gloves, and hearing protection.
- Escalate questionable issues appropriately.
- Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Recognize when to stop processes due to anomalies.
- Learn to identify out-of-specification materials.
- Understand production and process flow.
- Know proper staging and storage locations for supplies and equipment.
- Learn key terminology related to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Use appropriate communication techniques to support teamwork.
- Perform PC-based tasks, including SAP transactions and BMS activities (e.g., Walk-In Dryers).
Benefits
- $500 Sign on Bonus
- 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
- 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
- Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
- Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
