Warehouse Operator

Elanco US; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is hiring a Warehouse Operator for the Elwood, KS facility. You will support material handling, shipping, and inventory control while ensuring safety and GMP compliance in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities include SAP data entry, FEFO-based material management, and collaboration with production teams to meet schedules. Fostering a safe, accurate, and organized warehouse is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong reading, writing, and comprehension to follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills and reliable data entry are expected.
• Commitment to safety procedures and GMP basics.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and move materials safely and efficiently.
• Enter receiving information into SAP accurately.
• Maintain FEFO inventory and support production schedules.
• Complete shipping transactions in SAP and coordinate with carriers.
• Uphold safety, GMP, and documentation standards.
• Perform periodic cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Numerical skills

Reading and comprehension

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

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. 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.

Your Role: Warehouse Operator

As a Warehouse Operator, you will support production operations at Elanco's Elwood, KS manufacturing facility by ensuring materials are received, stored, handled, and distributed safely and efficiently. In this fast-paced biopharmaceutical environment, you will be responsible for material handling, shipping and receiving, inventory management, and accurate documentation within the SAP ERP system. You will work closely with warehouse and production teams to maintain inventory accuracy, meet production schedules, and uphold Elanco's quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Your Responsibilities

Material Management

• Perform all work safely and in accordance with Elanco quality standards, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Receive, sample, label, load, unload, and move materials using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Receive raw materials and packaging supplies from suppliers and accurately enter receiving information into SAP.
• Organize warehouse materials using first-expiry-first-out (FEFO) practices to ensure proper material rotation.
• Ensure materials and required documentation are available to support outbound shipping schedules.
• Distribute raw materials and packaging supplies to production departments as needed.
• Complete shipping transactions in SAP, ensuring purchase order quantities and delivery information are accurate and meet established timelines.
• Coordinate with carrier representatives to arrange shipments, provide shipping and delivery instructions, and resolve issues involving damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
• Follow Elanco policies and procedures for the safe handling of hazardous materials and waste.

Inventory Management

• Perform periodic cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Ensure material bins contain sufficient inventory to meet production demands.
• Manage shipping materials and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Assist in investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.

Reporting Issues and Solving Problems

• Report incidents and events, including injuries, illnesses, quality deviations, and other workplace concerns.
• Identify and help resolve workplace hazards to improve safety conditions.
• Assist with investigations related to operational issues, incidents, and quality events.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to support efficient warehouse operations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and accurate data entry.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety: Demonstrated understanding of safe working practices and the ability to follow established safety procedures.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including sustained heavy lifting over extended periods.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Numerical Skills: Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to apply basic logic and reasoning to identify and resolve problems.
• Reading and Comprehension: Ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions across a variety of tasks.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)

• Forklift certification.
• Experience using SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Additional Information

• Location: Elwood, KS
• Travel: Minimal travel may be required.