Pharma Compounding Technician 1st Shift M-F 6am-2:30pm OR M-Th 5am - 3:30pm

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is hiring a Pharma Compounding Technician at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site, which produces medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. The technician collaborates with a team to operate pharmaceutical compounding equipment and perform related production tasks. The role requires accurate and timely documentation, reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork. The position is on first shift, either Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The work involves following standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices, safe operation and cleaning of production equipment, handling materials, and performing PC-based work including SAP transactions and BMS activities. The work environment includes exposure to cleaning chemicals, loud noise, and temperature variations, and may involve working at heights up to 25 feet. The position requires routinely lifting 20–40 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as tasks that may involve climbing, sitting, crouching, reaching, or standing for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to read and interpret procedures.
Ability to apply general math concepts.
Basic mechanical understanding and experience using various hand tools.
Proficiency using handheld calculators.
Ability to learn and apply proper lifting techniques.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

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

Complete and maintain accurate timecards, batch records, logbooks, and other required documentation.
Operate assigned production equipment, including blenders, dryers, Glatt Granulators, weigh room scales, and liquid vessels.
Clean production equipment and facilities, and set up and disassemble production equipment.
Operate in-process devices such as moisture analyzers and pH meters.
Use electric and manual pallet jacks and hi-lifts to handle materials.
Apply the metric system to process-related calculations.
Follow applicable SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices, maintain housekeeping standards, and adhere to dress code policies.
Apply safe manufacturing practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, read and interpret MSDS, and use required PPE.
Escalate questionable issues, follow written and verbal instructions, stop processes when anomalies occur, and learn to identify out-of-specification materials.
Understand production and process flow and proper staging and storage locations for supplies and equipment.
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors to support teamwork.
Perform PC-based tasks, including SAP transactions and BMS activities such as Walk-In Dryers.