Process Operator – Farm Animal Manufacturing Operations

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Clinton, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

12-hour rotating shift

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in Clinton, IN is seeking a Process Operator to support Farm Animal Manufacturing Operations across Fermentation, Product Recovery, and Product Finishing. You will operate and monitor large-scale equipment, follow batch records, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

This 12-hour rotating shift position offers a one-year fixed-duration contract with potential renewal and a $2,500 sign-on bonus; onsite work with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma / GED equivalent or 2-year technical degree.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing, industrial, or production experience in a regulated or process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor large-scale manufacturing and processing equipment across fermentation, recovery, and finishing operations.
• Follow production documentation, batch records, SOPs, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO 9000, FDA, OSHA, and site safety standards.
• Support manufacturing activities including equipment cleaning, tank turnaround, material handling, and packaging.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, support preventive maintenance activities, and communicate issues to leadership.
• Maintain a safe work environment by using PPE and supporting housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED or 2-year technical degree

Job description

Process Operator – Farm Animal Manufacturing Operations page is loaded## Process Operator – Farm Animal Manufacturing Operationslocations: Clinton, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0025808**At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!****As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.** **At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.****At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.****Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!****Your Role: Process Operator – Farm Animal Manufacturing Operations**As a Process Operator, you will be part of the manufacturing team supporting Clinton’s Farm Animal manufacturing operations across Fermentation, Product Recovery, and Product Finishing areas. In this role, you’ll operate and maintain large-scale processing equipment, support the production of animal health products, and ensure operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.***This posting will offer a one-time sign on bonus of $2,500!*****Your Responsibilities:*** Operate and monitor large-scale manufacturing and processing equipment across fermentation, recovery, and finishing operations while troubleshooting process and equipment issues as they arise* Follow all production documentation, batch records, SOPs, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO 9000, FDA, OSHA, and site safety standards* Support manufacturing activities including equipment cleaning, tank turnaround, material handling, filter rebuilds, packaging, and general production operations* Identify process improvement opportunities, support preventive maintenance activities, and communicate operational issues to leadership and cross-functional teams* Maintain a safe work environment by properly using PPE, following safety procedures, and supporting housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives**What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):*** **Education:** High School Diploma / GED equivalent or 2-year technical degree* **Required Experience:** A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, industrial, or production experience in a regulated or process-driven environment; *manufacturing, industrial, production, or hands-on operational experience preferred; candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and a demonstrated sense of ownership will also be considered** Top 2 skills: Troubleshooting/problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail**What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):*** Experience working in a cGMP, FDA-regulated, or ISO 9000 manufacturing environment* Experience operating large-scale industrial processing or semi-automated manufacturing equipment* Familiarity with fermentation, material handling, blending, drying, filtration, packaging, or related manufacturing operations* Fork truck experience and/or experience handling industrial raw materials and finished goods* Experience supporting equipment cleaning, preventive maintenance, process monitoring, or continuous improvement activities**Additional Information:*** **Location:** Clinton Manufacturing Site – Clinton, IN – Onsite Work Environment* **Shift:** Position may support a 12-hour rotating swing shift; days off may rotate every six weeks and days/nights may rotate every three months (approximately)*This position is a fixed duration employee with a one-year contract, annually renewable for up to 4 years with a potential for a full-time position, based on individual performance and business needs.***Elanco Benefits and Perks:**We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:* Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 8-week parental leave* 9 Employee Resource Groups* Up to 6% 401K matchingElanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‐related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see ourElanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose(TM) CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .