Compounding/Tableting Technician - Synovex

About the role

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. In Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high-quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant is recognized as one of Nebraska's Safest Companies and has a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. The position is in a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III / IV materials.

Responsibilities

• Record Keeping and Documentation
• Operate assigned equipment, i.e., PLC-controlled Blenders, dryers, GMX Granulator and fluid bed dryer, Weighroom scales, Tablet presses, etc.
• 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.
• Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
• Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
• Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.
• 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.
• Practice decision-making, including delegating questionable issues upward, following directions, identifying "out-of-spec" material, and learning to identify anomalies in the process.
• Familiar with production/process flow.
• 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).

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required, plus 6-12 months of experience.
• Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications.
• Technical school certificate, or 1-2 yrs. college.
• Mastery of two process family groups.
• Physical ability to withstand physical confinement for most of the workday.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
• Mastered two process family groups.
• Physical position requirements: special facility requirements, secondary gowning, use of PAPR, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., exposure to cleaning chemicals, product dust/particulate, loud noise, temperature variations, heights of up to 25 ft.

Skills

• Good attendance.
• Positive attitude.
• Teamwork.
• Effective communication.
• Personal computer skills.
• Math skills.

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.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

1st Shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Additional Information

Position Summary: Work as part of a team operating pharmaceutical bulk compounding equipment and tableting presses. 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.

About Zoetis

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. We discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.