Pharma Tableting Technician 1st Shift Monday Thursday 5:00am 3:30pm
Zoetis, Lincoln, NE, United States
Pharmaceutical Tableting Equipment Operator
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.
Benefits Include:
$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.
Position Summary
Work as part of a team operating pharmaceutical tableting equipment. Operate tablet presses and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all completed tasks. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance.
Hours: 1st Shift, Monday
Thursday 5:00am
3:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
Record Keeping and Documentation
Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
Equipment
Operate assigned equipment, i.e., Fette Press, Manesty Press, Stokes Press, Beta Press, Dedusters, Metal Detectors, etc.
Clean production equipment and facilities.
Set-up/ disassemble production equipment.
Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment, i.e., moisture analyzers, pH meters, etc.
Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
SOPs / cGMPs
Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.
Apply proper housekeeping techniques.
Follow proper dress policy.
Safety
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.
Decision Making -- Demonstrated ability to:
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.
Process
Familiar with production/process flow.
Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment.
Learn key terminology associated with pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Communications
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
Personal Computer Skills
Perform PC tasks, i.e., SAP transactions, BMS activates, Datameteric, etc.
Education and Experience
REQUIRED JOB RELATED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)
H.S. Diploma or equivalent
Meet the physical requirement of the job.
Language skills - able to read and interpret procedures.
Math Skills - ability to apply general math skills.
Basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
Able to use handheld calculators.
PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Technical school certificate or 1-2 years. college and/or a minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications.
Physical Position Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Learn to apply and follow 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 as needed.
Will be exposed to tasks where climbing, sitting, crouching, reaching with arms and hands, or standing for extended periods is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to cleaning chemicals
Exposure to loud noises.
Exposure to temperature variations.
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.
Benefits Include:
$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.
Position Summary
Work as part of a team operating pharmaceutical tableting equipment. Operate tablet presses and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all completed tasks. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance.
Hours: 1st Shift, Monday
Thursday 5:00am
3:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
Record Keeping and Documentation
Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
Equipment
Operate assigned equipment, i.e., Fette Press, Manesty Press, Stokes Press, Beta Press, Dedusters, Metal Detectors, etc.
Clean production equipment and facilities.
Set-up/ disassemble production equipment.
Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment, i.e., moisture analyzers, pH meters, etc.
Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
SOPs / cGMPs
Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.
Apply proper housekeeping techniques.
Follow proper dress policy.
Safety
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.
Decision Making -- Demonstrated ability to:
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.
Process
Familiar with production/process flow.
Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment.
Learn key terminology associated with pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Communications
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
Personal Computer Skills
Perform PC tasks, i.e., SAP transactions, BMS activates, Datameteric, etc.
Education and Experience
REQUIRED JOB RELATED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)
H.S. Diploma or equivalent
Meet the physical requirement of the job.
Language skills - able to read and interpret procedures.
Math Skills - ability to apply general math skills.
Basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
Able to use handheld calculators.
PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Technical school certificate or 1-2 years. college and/or a minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications.
Physical Position Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Learn to apply and follow 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 as needed.
Will be exposed to tasks where climbing, sitting, crouching, reaching with arms and hands, or standing for extended periods is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to cleaning chemicals
Exposure to loud noises.
Exposure to temperature variations.