Operator-Warehousing at Elanco in Clinton, Indiana

Job Description:

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Operator-Warehousing

This position helps to manage materials within the warehouse operation. This includes, but is not limited to, receiving, sampling, moving, and preparing material for use. This position is responsible for cycle counting and helping to resolve discrepancies. This will include key responsibilities in the areas of:

• Material Management


• Inventory Management


• Report Issues and Solve Problems


• Continuous Improvement

Your Responsibilities:  

• Perform work safely, maintain a safe, clean work environment, and report issues and events such as injuries/illnesses, deviations, etc.


• Perform physical tasks within warehouses including such things as receiving, sampling, labeling, loading/unloading of materials from various vehicles (dry bulk and liquid semi-trailers, railcars, etc.), movement of materials using various vehicles (fork trucks, semi-trailers, railcars), etc.


• Manage paperwork and electronic documentation for managing materials, and manage rail fleet for movements, maintenance, and demurrage.


• Perform cycle counting activities on periodic basis to maintain accurate inventory levels and Troubleshoot equipment and process issues


• Ensure material bins have adequate inventory to meet production requirements.


• Assist in investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, assist in performing investigations for issues and events, assist in improving safe working conditions by identifying/improving hazards, assist in improving business practices in warehouse and inventory management, and assist in SAP script testing.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to work in manufacturing/warehousing environment


• Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills


• Good problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills, and good teamwork and interpersonal interaction skills

Additional Preferences:

• Previous experience working in warehouse environment preferred


• Previous experience working in GMP environment preferred 


• Previous experience with SAP preferred


• Previous experience with operating fork trucks preferred


• Previous experience moving box/tank trailers and/or CDL license preferred


• Previous experience moving railcars preferred

Additional Information: 

• Location: Clinton, Indiana




• Known allergens in area




• Tasks may require lifting up to 50 pounds




• Work includes manual labor, including some in the outdoor elements




• Rotating shift work and overtime may be required




• Minimal travel may be required




• Successful completion of training requirements related to the job will be required

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

Elanco Benefits and Perks: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: 

• Multiple relocation packages 

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 

• 8-week parental leave 

• 9 Employee Resource Groups 

• Annual bonus offering 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Up to 6% 401K matching 

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and 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