Location: Chicago Heights,IL, USA
Zoetis is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis in Chicago Heights, we manufacture high quality feed additives for livestock. Our benefits include health and welfare programs beginning on your first day. We also offer 4 weeks of vacation eligibility and 13 paid holidays, a 401(k) Savings Plan with a Company match and profit sharing, tuition reimbursement and a student Loan Repayment Program.
The Production Operator is responsible for operating process equipment and following all site operating, Quality, cGMP, and safety procedures associated with manufacturing of bulk medicated feed additives (MFA) from raw material to finished product. Incumbent must be able to clearly and frequently communicate with various functions within the site, including production, maintenance, quality operations, engineering, fermentation development, and administration. Incumbent must also be able to work all shifts.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Six (6) months experience as a manufacturing process operator is required, preferably working with chemical or batch type production or equivalent
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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