Compounding/Tableting Technician - Synovex
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 Bonus4 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 SummaryWork 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.This position is in a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III / IV materials. Synovex differential pay will be paid to colleagues working within the facility.Hours: 1st Shift, 6:00am – 2:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Position ResponsibilitiesRecord Keeping and DocumentationMaintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).EquipmentOperate 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.SOPs / cGMPs Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.Apply proper housekeeping techniques.Follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.SafetyPractice 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.ProcessFamiliar with production/ process flow.Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment.Learn key terminology associated with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.CommunicationsCommunicate effectively with peers and supervisors.Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.Personal Computer SkillsPerform PC tasks, e.g., C.W., bulk compounding, and compression (Tableting).Education and ExperienceH.S. Diploma or equivalent required, plus 6-12 months ...