Pharma Packaging Technician - 2nd shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm Monday - Friday
Zoetis
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 packaging lines.
- Operate packaging equipment and related tasks.
- Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all tasks completed.
- Maintain a positive attitude, work well with others, and demonstrate good attendance.
Hours:
- 2nd Shift, MondayβFriday 2:00pmβ10:30pm. 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 PLC controlled packaging lines, vision system, and in-process devices; clean equipment/facilities; set-up/disassemble packaging equipment; operate material handling devices (electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, hi-lifts); apply metric system to assigned process calculations.
- SOPs / cGMPs: Follow applicable SOPs/cGMPs; apply proper housekeeping; follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
- Safety: Practice safety techniques including lock-out/tag-out; read/interpret MSDSs; use required PPE (safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).
- Decision Making: Delegate questionable issues upward; follow written/oral directions; stop process for anomalies; identify out-of-spec material.
- Process: Familiar with production/process flow; know staging and storage locations; learn pharmaceutical manufacturing terminology.
- Communications: Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
- Personal Computer Skills: Perform PC tasks.
Education and Experience:
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent, plus 6β12 months of experience.
- Able to read and interpret procedures.
- Ability to apply general math skills.
- Basic understanding of mechanical skills and use of hand tools.
- Meets the physical requirements of the job.
Preferred Candidate Qualifications:
- Technical school certificate or 1β2 years of college.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers.
- Knowledge of PC using Windows-based applications.
Physical Position Requirements:
- Apply good lifting techniques.
- Prolonged standing.
- Routine lifting of 20β40 lbs; occasionally 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; product dust/particulate; loud noise; temperature variations; heights up to 25 ft.