Bio Packaging Technician 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm to 6:30am

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 Lincoln and we continue to grow.Benefits Include:$500 Sign on Bonus!Great Health Benefits from day 1!4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.401(k) match with company profit sharingTuition reimbursementPosition SummaryWork as part of a team operating biological packaging lines. Operate packaging equipment and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all tasks completed. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance.Hours: 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Position ResponsibilitiesRecord Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).

Equipment

• Operate assigned equipment, i.e., PLC controlled packaging line, vision system, etc.
• Clean production equipment and facilities.
• Set-up/ disassemble packaging equipment.
• Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment.
• 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 and secondary gowning 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 Biological Manufacturing.

Communications

• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
• Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.

Personal Computer Skills

• Perform PC tasks. Education and ExperienceH.S. Diploma or equivalent requiredLanguage skills - able to read and interpret procedures.Math Skills - ability to apply general math skills.Has a basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.Meets the physical requirements of the job. PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONSTechnical school certificate, or 1-2 yrs. college.Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience with vision systems and robotic fillersKnowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications. Physical Position RequirementApply good lifting techniques.Prolonged periods of standingWill be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.Ability to move up and down stairs/ladders. Work Environment Exposure to cleaning chemicals.Exposure to product dust/particulateExposure to loud noise.Exposure to temperature variations.Exposure to heights of up to 25 ft., e.g., tops of silos, and tops of blenders.