Process Operator - Packaging

About the role

The process operator for Companion Animal Operations at Elanco is responsible for packaging and labelling oral solid dose products. Departmental goals include meeting quality, delivery, and cost targets while maintaining safety, cGMP's, ISO 9000 certification standards, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment (including thermoformers and cartoners), recognizing issues, troubleshooting problems, and identifying root causes using operational data.
• Perform routine production support activities such as operating a fork truck, loading foils and components, and cleaning equipment and the production area.
• Ensure all production activities comply with cGMP, ISO 9000, and company quality standards, including proper equipment cleaning and housekeeping.
• Complete accurate documentation and verification for batch records, SOPs, equipment logs, and sample submissions in accordance with established procedures.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, actively communicate issues or process improvements, and support departmental safety and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma / GED
• Experience: Experience with mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, and production operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with thermoforming and cartoning packaging equipment
• Experience using several computer systems such as Veeva, Delta V, PI Data Historian, SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience in packaging operations
• Experience trouble shooting vacuum systems, labeling, and vision systems

What will give you a competitive edge

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical knowledge

Additional Information

• Location: Clinton, IN
• Shift: 12-hour rotating swing shift (Days/Nights)
• Minimal travel may be required for training and equipment factory acceptance testing
• Legal authorization to work in the United States required

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco

• EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
• 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