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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.\nAt 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.\nMaking animals’ lives better makes life better - join our team today!\nYour Role: Warehouse Operator\nAs 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.\nYour Responsibilities:\nMaterial Management\nPerform all work safely and in accordance with Elanco quality standards, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.\nReceive, sample, label, load, unload, and move materials using appropriate tools and equipment.\nReceive raw materials and packaging supplies from suppliers and accurately enter receiving information into SAP.\nOrganize warehouse materials using first-expiry-first-out (FEFO) practices to ensure proper material rotation.\nEnsure materials and required documentation are available to support outbound shipping schedules.\nDistribute raw materials and packaging supplies to production departments as needed.\nComplete shipping transactions in SAP, ensuring purchase order quantities and delivery information are accurate and meet established timelines.\nCoordinate with carrier representatives to arrange shipments, provide shipping and delivery instructions, and resolve issues involving damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.\nFollow Elanco policies and procedures for the safe handling of hazardous materials and waste.\nInventory Management\nPerform periodic cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.\nEnsure material bins contain sufficient inventory to meet production demands.\nManage shipping materials and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.\nAssist in investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.\nReporting Issues and Solving Problems\nReport incidents and events, including injuries, illnesses, quality deviations, and other workplace concerns.\nIdentify and help resolve workplace hazards to improve safety conditions.\nAssist with investigations related to operational issues, incidents, and quality events.\nTroubleshoot equipment and process issues to support efficient warehouse operations.\nWhat You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):\nEducation: High school diploma or equivalent.\nComputer Skills: Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and accurate data entry.\nCommunication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.\nSafety: Demonstrated understanding of safe working practices and the ability to follow established safety procedures.\nPhysical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including sustained heavy lifting over extended periods.\nTeamwork: Ability to work effectively in a team environment.\nNumerical Skills: Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.\nProblem-Solving: Ability to apply basic logic and reasoning to identify and resolve problems.\n Reading and Comprehension: Ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions across a variety of tasks.\nWhat Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):\nForklift certification.\nExperience using SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.\nUnderstanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).\nAdditional Information:\nLocation: Elwood, KS\nTravel: Minimal travel may be required.\nDon’t Meet Every Single Requirement?\nStudies 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!\nElanco Benefits and Perks:\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:\nMultiple relocation packages\n8-week parental leave\n9 Employee Resource Groups\nAnnual bonus offering\nFlexible work arrangements\nUp to 6% 401K matching\n#LI-HL\n#LI-Onsite\nElanco 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\nElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. 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