Material Handler

Responsibilities

Receiving, storage, and shipping of raw materials and packaging components in support of the Lilly RTP manufacturing site.

Ensure materials are available and on hand for weekly production operations and ensure inventory quantities are accurate.

Requires handling and processing materials in the inventory system following GMP processes at all times.

The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

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, and cycle counting.

Follow all safety requirements and procedures; routinely inspect 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 GMP and other regulatory requirements; participate in quality initiatives and audits; comply with FDA, EMEA, DEA, OSHA, IDEM, and EPA regulations.

Meet appropriate goals for performance improvement as defined by area; exercise leadership; execute inventory transactions in a timely fashion; ensure inventory levels for local warehouse are set and maintained appropriately; provide key customers 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 and support all HSE corporate and site goals.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Work Simulation if applicable

• Ability to pick up / move 40‑pound containers
• Certified to operate all types of powered industrial trucks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid understanding of quality and corporate policies
• 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
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude, flexible and willing to work overtime
• Proactive and self‑motivated to support team initiatives and solve 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 GMP environment
• Ability to work a 2‑2‑3 schedule on day shift

Ability to work overtime, weekends and off shifts. This role has opportunity for direct interaction with regulatory agencies during site inspections. Tasks may require handling hazardous materials.

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $17.30 – $34.38 per hour. Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Lilly’s employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Current groups include:
Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA);
Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly);
Chinese Culture Network (CCN);
EnAble;
Evolve;
Lilly Indian Network (LIN);
Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA);
Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies);
Veterans Leadership Network (VLN); and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).