Operator - Distribution Tech

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.

This opening is in the Distribution Warehouse, which is responsible for order processing functions such as picking, packing, and shipping pharmaceutical orders to sales reps, wholesalers, and retailers.

Plainfield Distribution Center – Plainfield, Indiana. Reports to the Supervisor of Distribution Operations.

• Pick and pack customer orders, including interaction with the warehouse management system via a handheld RF device; validate packing requirements; weight‑check accuracy; consolidate by license plate; print packing list and shipping label.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain current and complete training identified in your individual training plan (ITP).
• Continuously seek improvements in productivity, compliance, and data accuracy.

• Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
• 1‑3 years warehouse experience required.

• Experience working with an electronic warehouse management system such as SAP, Exacta, Worldlink and RF scanners.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible and willing to be cross‑trained for multiple assignments.
• Willing to work overtime with little notice.
• Reliable with a strong attendance history.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High productivity rate in previous assignments.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) and accurate item counting.
• Self‑starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Experience operating pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks.
• Willing to work a portion of the day in a chilled environment (36–46 °F).
• Standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, and bending as required.

• Work Shift:
  
  5 days a week, 8‑hour days Monday–Friday.
• Personal Considerations:
  No known allergies to antibiotics.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $17.30 – $38.08 per hour. Full‑time employees are also eligible for company bonuses and a comprehensive benefit program, including 401(k) participation, pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, various leave of absence options, and well‑being programs.

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 is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.

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