Warehouse Operator

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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.

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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.

Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?

Studies have shown underrecognized 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:

• Multiple relocation packages
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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