Process Operator - Packaging

Elanco; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in animal health as a Process Operator in Clinton, IN. You'll oversee packaging operations, ensuring quality and compliance while contributing to team goals. This role offers a chance for growth with a one-year contract, renewable based on performance. Enjoy a diverse work environment and comprehensive benefits, including flexible arrangements and 401K matching.

Benefits

Multiple relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical equipment and troubleshooting.
• Experience in production operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot various types of packaging equipment.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP and ISO 9000 standards.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

GMARS

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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 - Packaging

As a Process Operator for C60 Operations, you will be responsible for packaging and labeling oral solid dose products. In this role, you’ll oversee the operation of packaging equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure production meets quality, safety, and environmental compliance standards while contributing to departmental goals.

Your Responsibilities:

• Operate and troubleshoot various types of packaging equipment.

• Drive fork trucks, load foils and other product components, and clean equipment and facilities.

• Ensure adherence to cGMP and ISO 9000 standards in production operations.

• Maintain accurate documentation such as batch production records, SOPs, and sample submissions.

• Contribute to safety improvements and communicate process improvements and issues to team members.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High School Diploma / GED

• Required Experience: Experience with mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, and production operations

• Top 2 skills: Strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical knowledge

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with thermoforming, cartoning packaging equipment, and bagging operations

• Familiarity with GMARS, SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Experience with vacuum systems, labeling, and vision systems

• Previous experience in a GMP or ISO 9000 environment

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and communicate effectively with technical personnel

Additional Information:

• Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site

• Shift will be a 12-hour rotating day shift; this shift may be adjusted as business demands increase which could include rotating shifts (Days/Nights)

• Some overtime is required to cover for the other personnel operations absence and extended process requirements.

• Minimal travel may be required for training and equipment factory acceptance testing

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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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:

• Multiple relocation packages

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Flexible work arrangements

• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco 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 status