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Operator - Manufacturing - Assembly

Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2025

About the role

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.

For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. We produce our medicines using some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards. Lilly Manufacturing strives for excellence in its process, standards, procedures and behaviors to develop medicines with safety first and quality always.

    Position Brand Description:

    The Aseptic-Isolator and Formulation/Prep Operations are a key part of the Operations team in Lilly’s Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing site.  We manufacture and fill injectable parenteral products in state of the art facilities to supply patients around the world.  This position will work in a new building with a best in class, global production line. Operators will work with advanced industry technologies.  Operators will learn transferable skills from a global team and support key current and upcoming company products.

    Key Objectives/Deliverables:

    • Operator Objectives
      • Ensure strict compliance with established policies/procedures (Safety, Production Procedures, Sanitization, Gowning, Etc.) Completion of training and qualifications to stay current and qualified to perform job.
      • Adhere to Parenteral Plant safety policies and procedures, contribute to a safe work environment
      • Perform sanitizations in classified areas to maintain the sterility of the area, operation, and product.
      • Adhere to standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure quality of product
      • Document process steps on appropriate batch documentation following Good Documentation Practices
      • Setup and perform operations task in both aseptic and non-aseptic processes
      • Initial machine set-up
      • Machine Change overs
      • Initial troubleshooting
      • Basic machine adjustments (i.e. above the line) / equipment cleaning (i.e. sensors)
      • Component replacements, plug-and-play sensor replacements, equipment lubrication
      • Simple alignment checks

                                                                                                                                                                 

    Minimum Requirements:

    • High school diploma/GED
    • Completion of Post Offer Exam, or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable
    • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position
    • Minimum 3 Years Manufacturing Experience

    Additional Preferences:

    • Technical Certificate
    • Commitment to Team Success
    • Commitment to Working Safely
    • Demonstrated Mechanical Aptitude
    • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
    • Basic math skills
    • Basic computer skills, with capability to learn in more detail
    • Excellent documentation skills

    Additional Information:

    • Shift varies with areas to support 24x7 operations
      • 8-hour days for training
      • Transition to night shift
      • 12-hour nights (3-2-2-3) permanent shift
    • Some overtime work may be required
    • Some of the products in Parenteral Operations are known allergens and consequently, a post offer allergy test may be required.

    Quick Benefit Overview:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment
    • Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)
    • $3,000 sign-on bonus

    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 t

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