Tableting/Packaging Technician – Synovex 2nd shift 2:00pm – 10:30pm

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, manufactures high-quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. This plant has been recognized as one of Nebraska’s Safest Companies and is a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow. The position involves operating pharmaceutical tableting presses or pharmaceutical packaging line equipment, maintaining accurate documentation, and working collaboratively in a team environment. This role is in a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III / IV materials, with differential pay for working within the facility. The hours are for the 2nd shift, 2:00pm – 10:30pm, with potential requirements for 1st shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required
6-12 months of experience
Able to read and interpret procedures.
Ability to apply general math skills.
Has a basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
Has mastered two process family groups.
Meets the physical requirements of the job.
Must be able to withstand physical confinement for most of the workday.
Apply good lifting techniques.
Will be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

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, i.e., PLC-controlled Blenders, dryers, GMX Granulator and fluid bed dryer, Weigh room scales, Tablet presses, etc. (Tableting)
Clean production equipment and facilities.
Set-up/disassemble production equipment.
Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment, i.e., moisture analyzers, scales, hardness testers, calipers, etc. (Tableting)
Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
Operate assigned equipment, i.e., PLC controlled packaging line, pellet filler vision system, pouch sealer, etc. (Packaging)
Set-up/disassemble packaging equipment.
Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment. (Packaging)
Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to 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, i.e. 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.
Know proper staging and storage location 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, e.g., C.W., bulk compounding, and compression (Tableting).