Operator - Material Handling - Eli Lilly and Company : Job Details

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Lilly is currently constructing a cutting-edge facility for the manufacture of new modalities including Gene Therapy in Lebanon, Indiana. This facility will be Lilly's most technically advanced manufacturing site focused on the delivery of the next wave of innovative products at Lilly. It will include next-generation manufacturing technologies and advanced data collection and analysis platforms that will deliver improvements in safety, quality, and process performance. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to start up the facility for both clinical and commercial supply.

This is an exciting opportunity to help start up a state-of-the-art facility and build a manufacturing warehouse from the ground-up.

The Operator - Material Handling will be a critical part of Operations to ensure materials for production are in the right place at the right time and be responsible for all inbound and outbound material flows through the facility.

As an Operator - Material Handling , you will:

• Receive and accurately store manufacturing components from outside vendors and other Lilly sites.
• Process material movements in the warehouse inventory system and complete cycle counting.
• Prepare materials for production by case-picking and hand-picking materials from storage racks and bins.
• Process outbound shipments, including intermediates, finished products, and waste.
• Follow and execute policies and procedures impacting warehouse activities.
• Follow all cGMP and all other regulatory requirements.

• Maintain a safe work environment by:

• Following all safety requirements and procedures.
• Utilizing proper ergonomic techniques.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and routinely inspecting areas for health and safety issues.
• Assisting with implementation of corrective actions and safety improvement projects.
• Maintaining learning plan as 100% current.
• Participate in quality initiatives and audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Basic Requirements:

• High-School Diploma or GED
• No experience needed, 3+ Years GMP Warehouse or Operations preferred

Additional Preferences:

• Previous warehouse/logistics experience in a cGMP environment.
• SAP/eWM Experience.
• Ability to use Computer tools (desktop, MS Office) and electronic tools (Scan guns and tablets).
• Ability to pick-up / move up to 35-pound containers.

Other Information:

• Certified to operate assigned powered industrial trucks or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of employment start.
• During the start-up phase of the project, the schedule will be primarily day shift (8-hour workdays – Monday through Friday). There may be periods of (or a permanent transition to) 10- or 12-hour shifts depending on the needs of the operation (and/or temporary learning assignments to other facilities).
• During the start-up phase of the project, the location will be in Indianapolis (Lilly Technology Center) for onboarding and training, before moving to Lebanon at a TBD date.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts as needed.
• Tasks may require handling hazardous materials in accordance with safety procedures.

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