Compounding​/Tableting Technician - Synovex

Position Summary

Work 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.

• $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.

• Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
• Operate 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.
• 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.
• Be 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 supervisors.
• Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
• Perform PC tasks, e.g., C.W., bulk compounding, and compression (Tableting).

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus 6‑12 months of experience.
• Language skills – ability to read and interpret procedures.
• Math Skills – ability to apply general math skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical skills and use of various hand tools.
• Has mastered two process family groups.
• Meets the physical requirements of the job.

• Technical school certificate, or 1‑2 years of college.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PC using Windows based applications.

• Special Facility Requirements:
  This position is in a manufacturing area utilizing DEA schedule III/IV compounds with OEB exposure limits of 3/5. Requires secondary gowning and use of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) within the manufacturing facility. Must withstand physical confinement for most of the workday.
• 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.
• Exposure to heights of up to 25 ft., e.g., tops of silos, and tops of blenders.

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 [email protected] 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.