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Administrative Assistant

Zoetis
Full-time
Remote friendly (White Hall, IL)
Worldwide
$18.20 - $27.90 USD yearly
Operations
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Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

At Zoetis, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Looking for your chance to work for the #1 Animal Health company in the world? Zoetis is looking for the next amazing colleague to join the family.

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

Working under moderate to minimal supervision, the qualified candidate will provide administrator duties for the site and multiple departments. Maintain proper documentation and records in accordance with cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) principles. Maintain a safe work environment as well as demonstrate reliability in attendance. Demonstrate good communication skills using verbal, non-verbal, and written skills.

Hours: 1st shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Position Responsibilities

  • These duties will require strong computer and organization skills.
  • Answering inbound phone calls
  • Greet and check in visitors to the site (security badge control).
  • Provide contractor/visitor training when applicable.
  • Utilization of SAP inventory control system to update Bills of materials (BOM)
  • Manage work order status in SAP.
  • Maintain, distribute, and post bulletin board announcements on all bulletin boards.
  • Update manufacturing records.
  • Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using cGMP guidelines.
  • Miscellaneous administrative duties for the Site such as filing, scanning, ordering materials/food, etc.
  • Safety program administrative duties (minutes, ensuring monthly audits are completed, scanned, and actions are closed).
  • Assist with ordering and contacting vendors regarding status of orders.
  • Retrieving mail daily from Post-Office
  • Comply with cGMP practices and documentation.
  • Demonstrate good housekeeping practices.
  • Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures (Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines, Near Miss, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), biohazard training, Monthly Safety training, etc.)
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
  • Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets and log sheets.
  • Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader

Education and Experience

  • High school graduate or equivalent required.
  • Job grade entry level commensurate to prior experience
  • Fluent use of Windows Microsoft office operating systems

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Minimum qualifications include:

  • Ability to comprehend written and verbal directions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to effectively use basic math applications (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Ability to document accurately and legibly using cGMP principles.

Physical Position Requirements

  • Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
  • Weekend and holiday work may be required.
  • Routine standing and/or walking for extended periods.
  • Continual need to stoop, kneel, crouch and climb; reach with hands and arms.

The US base wage range for this full-time position is $18.20 /hour - $27.90 /hour. Our wage ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, 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.

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