Packaging Set Up Technician 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am
Company: Zoetis, Inc
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: May 3, 2025
Job Description:
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
SummaryPerform complete line changeovers and operational
adjustments on equipment in order to optimize line efficiency. Work
cooperatively with Maintenance to troubleshoot problem areas.
Comply with SOPs and cGMPs. Performs production tasks as assigned
in Packaging Operations.Hours: 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm
- 6:30am. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.Position
Responsibilities
- To be the subject matter expert (SME) in the Packaging area and
understand the fundamental operation of all key pieces of equipment
required to package vaccines. This would include such equipment as
checkweighers, labelers, cartoners, insert placers, case packers,
and case labelers.
- Assist with the development of standard work documents that
clearly articulate the operation of the machine and identify all
critical process parameters. Provide set-up guides detailing each
equipment variable, associated target settings and, where
applicable, allowable ranges. Update SOP's, job aides and
associated documentation as required.
- Provide troubleshooting guides that explain the equipment
variables and associated conditions that create the need for
adjustment.
- Assist with Lean associated activities that reduce changeover
time, standardize machine set-up, and achieve OEE operational
targets and maintain a high standard of quality.
- Perform in-depth training of equipment operation to raise
technicians' level of knowledge and enhance their troubleshooting
capabilities.
- Assist with tracking key operational metrics and collecting
non-batch record related data to better understand the packaging
line operational dynamics to improve OEE and reduce material
scrap.
- Lead all activities required to run the line effectively and
maximize operational efficiency including, but not limited to;
directing line personnel, interacting with Maintenance for repairs,
and contacting QA personnel for quality related issues associated
with equipment or materials.
- Assist other packaging personnel in performing their job
duties.
- Perform assigned work in own area of responsibility, which
would include set-up of packaging lines, adjustment of equipment,
and line optimization projects.
- Perform associated Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) paperwork
including completing documentation, learning, and using SOPs, and
completing equipment logbooks.
- Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as FDA,
APHIS, VMD & OSHA.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.Education and
ExperienceRequired:
- High school degree or equivalent.Preferred:
- Six-Sigma green belt training/certification.
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as an
Equipment Technician operating similar equipment.
- Minimum of a two-year Electro-Mechanical technical degree or
equivalent from an accredited university.Technical Skills and
Competencies RequiredRequired:Able to pass the Standard Timing
Model mechanical test to assess the following skill set:
- Troubleshooting ability for problem resolution on machinery and
equipment.
- Spatial perception
- Quality differentiation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Qualitative and quantitative reasoning ability
- The understanding of different mechanical components
- The understanding of mechanical Stroke, Timing, and
Position.
- Sound experience in troubleshooting equipment and problem
resolution on machinery and equipment.
- Sound team leadership skills and people interactions
skills.
- Experience and use of hand and power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret equipment operating manuals.
- Must work in an industrial environment safely using approved
procedures, i.e., Lockout/tagout, confined space, line break, right
to know, etc.Preferred:Pass the Standard Electrical Test Model and
assess the following skill set:
- Understanding of the principals and fundamentals of electricity
and how they are applied in an industrial setting.
- Understanding of circuit components including relays, limit
switches, proximity switches, photo eyes, motor starters, relay
logic control circuits, and AC/DC input devises
- The ability to troubleshoot industrial control systems using
schematics and troubleshooting tools.Physical Position Requirements
- Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
- May be exposed to temperature variations, prolonged standing,
or walking.
- Occasional weekend overtime.Full timeRegularColleagueAny
unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an
Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis
employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis
property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting
from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Zoetis will consider any
candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to
have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This
includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not
have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.Zoetis is
committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of
employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender
identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or
veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled
individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online
application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an
alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please
contact Zoetis Colleague Services at
zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation.
Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as
employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration
and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain
authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and
exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or
maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility,
considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.
Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please
note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from
candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our
company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email
to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In
addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment
related activities. Any solicitation or request for information
related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or
utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be
disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make
any type of personal financial investment related to gaining
employment with Zoetis.
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