What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Operator - Packaging position at Elanco?
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 play a key role in packaging and labelling oral solid dose products.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring high-quality production while maintaining safety and compliance with industry standards.
You will work collaboratively with your team to meet departmental goals and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This posting will offer a one-time sign on bonus of $2,500! Your Responsibilities :
- Operate packaging equipment, including thermoformers and cartoners.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, determining root causes through data analysis.
- Perform routine operational tasks such as driving a fork truck, loading product components, and cleaning equipment and production areas.
- Ensure all production operations are in compliance with cGMP and ISO 9000 standards.
- Follow proper documentation and verification guidelines for batch production records, SOPs, and sample submissions. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications) :
- Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Required Experience : Good mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
- Top 2 skills : Strong mechanical or equipment knowledge; troubleshooting skills. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) :
- Experience with thermoforming and cartoning packaging equipment.
- Familiarity with computer systems like Veeva, Delta V, PI Data Historian, SAP, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Experience in packaging operations.
- Ability to troubleshoot vacuum systems, labeling, and vision systems. Additional Information :
- Location : Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site
- The shift is a 12-hour rotating shift (A / B / C / D).
- 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 :
