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
Assist with aseptic filling, lyophilization and capping procedures.
Monitor processes and report unusual circumstances and events.
Assist with mechanical set up procedures in an aseptic environment.
Use of scale, pipettes, calculators, and other scientific measuring devices to establish and verify fill volumes, check specific gravity, etc.
Perform routine environmental monitoring.
Learn and apply USDA and APHIS requirements to assembly operations.
Document processes accurately and completely in accordance with SOPs and GMPs
Hours: 1st shift, 4:00am - 12:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
Handle movement of sterile equipment using practices designed to achieve and ensure equipment sterility.
Learn and demonstrate understanding of basic sterilization principles and aseptic technique.
Understand and use fill schedule to meet customer's requirements.
Basic knowledge and use of inventory management system
Basic understanding of RFT Methodologies
Assist with operation of CIP/SIP systems, as applicable.
Basic understanding of the SCADA/EWI system as applicable
Assist with Lab Cleaning practices.
Identify and communicate work order issues.
Operate fill suites independently.
Utilize Micromax/SCADA system for lyophilizers.
Operate capping equipment independently.
Independently perform mechanical set up procedures in an aseptic environment
Assist in updating of batch records, SOPs and JTC's
Participate in cross training within manufacturing.
Participate in special project teams (i.e., Safety, RFT, Kaizen events)
Perform basic repairs, maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly of major equipment.
Ability to identify quality issues.
Education and Experience
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Demonstrate basic mechanical skills.
Demonstration of personal computer usage
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
Language Skills
Demonstrate good communication skills.
Read, interpret, and apply safety procedures, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and departmental procedures.
Communicate effectively with peers and Team Leader
Document steps accurately and legibly
Mathematical Skills
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Perform conversions within the metric system.
Complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic math.
Ability to set up and use basic weight devices in standard and metric format
Reasoning Ability
Understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram formats.
Multitask
Ability to recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrates good listening skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
Expresses a positive attitude.
Shows respect for co-workers.
Physical Position Requirements
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS: THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE PRINCIPLE DUTIES OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE PRINCIPLE DUTIES.
Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
Constant standing for extended periods
Frequent need to sit, kneel, crouch, and climb; reach with hands and arms.
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to work flexible hours including work weekend, holiday, and overtime
WORK ENVIRONMENT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE AN EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTERS WHILE PERFORMING PRINCIPLE DUTIES OF THIS JOB. NOTED PERSONNEL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) MUST BE UTILIZED WHILE ON THE JOB.
High noise levels Hearing Protection as required.
Frequent exposure to heavy items ANSI 75 Safety shoes required.
Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals PPE as required.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts Ensure safety shields are always in place.
Exposure to extreme temperature variations PPE as required.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
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