Packaging Technician – Synovex 3rd Shift Sunday – Thursday 10:00pm – 6:30am at Zoetis

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Animal Pharmaceuticals, ManufacturingIndustries

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 6–12 months of relevant experience
Language skills: able to read and interpret procedures
Math skills: ability to apply general math concepts
Basic mechanical understanding and experience using various hand tools
Meets the physical requirements of the job
Compliance with secondary gowning procedures
Use of Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR) within the manufacturing facility
Ability to tolerate physical confinement for extended periods
Preferred Candidate Qualifications
Technical school certificate or 1–2 years of college coursework
Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers
Proficiency with personal computers and Windows-based applications

Maintain and complete accurate records, including timecards, batch records, and logbooks
Operate assigned equipment such as PLC-controlled packaging lines, pellet fillers, vision systems, pouch sealers, etc
Clean production equipment and facilities
Set up and disassemble packaging equipment
Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment
Use material handling devices, including electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts
Apply the metric system to process-related calculations
Follow all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
Maintain proper housekeeping standards
Adhere to dress code and secondary gowning policies
Practice safe manufacturing techniques, including lock-out/tag-out procedures
Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including safety shoes, glasses, respirators, gloves, and hearing protection
Escalate questionable issues to appropriate personnel
Follow written and verbal instructions accurately
Recognize when to stop processes due to anomalies
Understand production and process flow
Know proper staging and storage locations for supplies and equipment
Learn key terminology related to pharmaceutical manufacturing
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors
Use appropriate communication techniques to support teamwork
Perform PC-based tasks as required