Formulation Specialist I (2nd Shift)

Formulation Specialist

Zoetis, the global leader in animal health, is looking for an engaged and driven individual to join our formulation 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.

The Formulation Specialist performs the assembly, preparation, and cleaning of manufacturing equipment and conducts manufacturing processes for animal health products in the formulation area. This is a position that requires high attention to detail, awareness of the sensitivities of working in a manufacturing environment, an engaged work ethic as part of a high-performance team and communicating in a manner that is conducive to effective working relationships. This position requires 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.

All work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements in a lean manufacturing environment. This includes adhering to proper documentation practices and following instructions provided in standard operating procedures and batch records.

If you have an engaged work ethic and enjoy the challenge of maximizing quality and efficiency as part of a high performance team, this may be a great opportunity for you!

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)
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and make minor repairs on formulation equipment
• Assembly, disassembly, and proper cleaning of formulation equipment and work areas
• Ability to work with hazardous materials in a controlled manner by following proper gowning procedures, all SOPs, and safety guidelines
• Follow specific and detailed recipe instructions, requiring "right first time" measuring and mixing of ingredients to create finished products
• Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes or equipment to maximize quality and efficiency
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tasks completed
• Effectively communicate with support personnel and leadership
• Work together as a team to maintain production schedule and objectives

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Full time Regular Colleague

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