Bio Packaging Technician 3rd Shift

Position Summary

Work as part of a team operating biological packaging lines. Operate packaging equipment and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all tasks completed. Work well with others in a team environment and demonstrate good attendance.

• 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

• Record keeping and documentation – maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
• Equipment – operate assigned equipment (PLC controlled packaging line, vision system, etc.). Clean production equipment and facilities; set‑up/disassemble production equipment; operate in‑process devices; operate material handling devices (electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, hi‑lifts). Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
• SOPs / cGMPs – follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable; apply proper housekeeping techniques; follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
• Safety – practice good safety techniques, including lock‑out/tag‑out procedures; read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs); properly use PPE as required (safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).
• Decision Making – delegate questionable issues upward; follow directions (written or oral); know when to stop the process for anomalies; identify “out‑of‑spec” material; familiarize production/process flow; know proper staging and storage location; learn key terminology associated with biological manufacturing.
• Communications – communicate effectively with peers and supervisor; apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
• Personal Computer Skills – perform PC tasks; knowledge of Windows‑based applications.

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Language skills – able to read and interpret procedures.
• Math skills – ability to apply general math skills.
• Basic mechanical skills and use of various hand tools.
• Meet 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 PC using Windows based applications.

• Prolonged periods of standing; routine lifting of 20–40 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs.; good lifting techniques.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, move up/down stairs/ladders.

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, product dust/particulate, loud noise, temperature variations.
• Exposure to heights up to 25 ft. (tops of silos and 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.

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.