Operator - IPM Warehouse

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Company Overview:

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Position Brand Description:

Receiving, storage, and shipping of raw materials and packaging components in support of Lilly manufacturing sites (Both US and OUS customers). Ensure materials are available and on hand for weekly production operations and ensure inventory quantities are accurate. Requirement to handle and process materials in inventory system following GMP processes at all times. The position reports to a Leader.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Execute Cycle Counts - maintain inventory accuracy.
• Execute Inventory Transactions - timely fashion.
• Ensure Inventory Levels for local warehouse are set and maintained appropriately.
• Provide key customers raw materials and components on - time and in full.
• Monitor and if necessary, remove slow moving inventory.
• Manufacturing is never down due to material not being available.
• Maintain learning plan at 100% current.
• Follow and execute policies and procedures impacting warehouse activities.
• Maintain a clean and presentable warehouse.
• Zero items on the Quality backlog.
• Participate on Warehouse Safety Team.
• Drive and own safety improvements for Warehouse.
• Report near misses and unsafe work conditions or behaviors

Minimum Requirements:

• Powered Industrial Truck License (or be willing to receive training to obtain license)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid understanding of quality and corporate policies
• Solid understanding of the importance of and basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA, EMEA, OSHA and EPA
• Demonstrated solid judgment and initiative.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude, flexible and willing to work overtime.
• Proactive and self-motivated to support team initiatives and in solving business problems.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time and make decisions regarding prioritization.
• Ability to pick-up / move 40-pound containers.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE corporate and site goals.

• Sponsorship: Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous experience with materials handling and inventory management systems.
• Previous warehouse/logistics experience in a GMP environment.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

​Additional Information:

• This position is a 12-hour shift, follows a 3-2-2-3 rotating shift schedule (3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off), covering [Nights/Weekends].
• Overtime and flexibility in shift will be required.
• This role has opportunity for direct interaction with regulatory agencies during site inspections.
• Tasks may require handling hazardous or other dangerous materials.
• Some allergens are present in the IPM plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$17.30 - $34.38

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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