Warehouse Technician - Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Description: Receiving, storage, and shipping of raw materials and packaging components in support of the Lilly Concord manufacturing site.  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 always following cGMP processes. The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Responsibilities:

• Accurate receiving and storage of manufacturing components from outside vendors and other Lilly sites.  Shipping of orders to internal and external Lilly customers.
• Unloading / loading of materials at docks, receiving of materials, storage of material in appropriate storage zones, preparation and shipping to customer orders, order processing in warehouse inventory system, cycle counting.
• Follow all safety requirements and procedures. Routinely inspects area for health and safety issues.  Assist with implementation of countermeasures from safety incident investigations.  Work with area Supervisor, Warehouse Specialists, and safety representatives to implement safety projects.
• Follow all cGMP, and other regulatory requirements. Participate in quality initiatives and audits. Compliance to FDA, EMEA, DEA, OSHA, IDEM, EPA and other applicable regulations.
• Meet appropriate goals for performance improvement as defined by area Leadership.
• Execute inventory transactions in a timely fashion.
• Provide key customers with raw materials and components on time and in full.
• Maintain learning plan at 100% current.
• Follow and execute policies and procedures impacting warehouse activities.
• Maintain a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE corporate and site goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisors. 

Basic Requirements (Education, Experience, Training):

We have several levels open for Warehouse technicians which are based on the experience and education you bring.

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED
• Certified to operate assigned powered industrial trucks or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of employment start.

Additional Preferences:

• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal)
• Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Ability to use Computer tools (desktop, MS Office) and electronic tools (Scan guns and tablets).
• Ability to pick-up / move up to 50-pound containers​.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team across various areas.
• Solid understanding of quality and corporate policies
• Exposure to SAP/EWM preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to use technology tools such as Scan guns, tablets and laptops strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Previous experience with materials handling and inventory management systems.
• Previous warehouse/logistics experience in a cGMP environment.

Additional Information:

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts as needed.
• Tasks may require handling hazardous materials following safety procedures.

This job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job specification.  As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position. 

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