Packaging Specialist ; 2nd Shift

Position: Packaging Specialist I (2nd Shift)-2
Role Description Zoetis, the global leader in animal health, is looking for an engaged and driven individual to join our packaging team.  Zoetis has been leading animal health since its inception in 2012 and we pride ourselves on providing all manner of quality solutions for our customer’s animal health needs.  A Packaging Specialist performs general pharmaceutical production related tasks and responsibilities in a lean manufacturing environment.  

This includes inspection and packaging of products, as well as material handling and setup of packaging lines with “right first time” accuracy and efficiency.  This is a position that requires high attention to detail with regard to ensuring a quality product is provided to our customers and ensuring production related documents are complete and correct.  A Packaging Specialist requires the use of Microsoft applications and good organizational skills in order to maintain an orderly work environment.

All activities are conducted within a safety-minded culture that strives for continuous improvement.  
** Responsibilities:*
* · Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with applicable batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines, as well as applicable regulatory standards, such as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
· Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tasks completed
** Required skills, education, and experience****:*
* · High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
· Basic math, English communication skills, legible penmanship, and reading comprehension
· Ability to follow detailed instructions
· Basic use of Microsoft applications and general computer skills
· Mechanical reasoning and troubleshooting skills
· Strong mechanical skills along with experience in the use of various hand tools
** Preferred candidate qualifications:*
* · Knowledge of cGMP’s and production practices
· Experience in a Lean Production and/or manufacturing environment
· Reliable transportation and good attendance/time management skills
· Continuous improvement work environment experience; 5S, Standard Work, PDCA, M1, etc.
· Ability to train on area SOP’s/OJT’s- equipment, process, paperwork
· Experience in working with Tech Writer, creating and maintaining training documentation
** Physical and Time requirements:*
* · Ability to work overtime is required, including up to every other weekend based on business needs
· Manual dexterity and ability to keep up with pace of production standards At , our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success.

Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
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