What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Operator 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 As a Manufacturing Process Operator, you will work as part of a team to operate a partially automated process that manufactures animal health intermediates and final products. You will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental regulations, and using data to optimize operations. Your Responsibilities :
- Operate processes involving azeotropic column distillation, evaporator concentrating, and recovery of monensin and narasin intermediates.
- Manage tray dryers, pneumatic material handling equipment, and drum filters.
- Follow written manufacturing documents to ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
- Ensure adherence to GMPs and handle raw materials, solvents, and waste products safely.
- Monitor and optimize process parameters such as yield and cycle time, troubleshooting issues as needed. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications) :
- Education : High School Diploma or equivalent
- Required Experience : Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience
- Top 2 skills : Ability to operate complex manufacturing equipment and commitment to maintaining safe work practices What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) :
- Experience with azeotropic distillation and pneumatic material handling equipment
- Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations
- Familiarity with GMP guidelines and process optimization
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment Additional Information :
- Location : Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site 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 :
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- 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
