Packaging Technician – Synovex 3rd Shift Sunday – Thursday 10:00pm – 6:30am
Zoetis
- Lincoln, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
- Operate assigned equipment, i.e., PLC controlled packaging line, pellet filler, vision system, pouch sealer, 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.
- Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.
- Apply proper housekeeping techniques.
- Follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Familiar with production/ process flow.
- Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment.
- Learn key terminology associated with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
- Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
- Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
- Perform PC tasks.
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent required, plus 6-12 months of experience
- Language 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.
- Technical school certificate, or 1-2 yrs. college.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers
- Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications.
- Apply good lifting techniques.
- Will be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
- Exposure to product dust/particulate
- Exposure to loud noise.
- Exposure to temperature variations.