Operator - Warehouse

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

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 Brand Description: The Operator – Warehouse Operations Supporting Parenteral Manufacturing is responsible for performing accurate and timely inventory management transactions, including but not limited to receiving, moving, and shipping materials. The Operator ensures materials are available for daily production operations, verifies inventory accuracy, and contributes to uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Position involves operating Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) with completion of Lilly training. All activities are carried out in compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures and guidelines. Key Objectives / Deliverables: Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by leading safety initiatives, modeling safe practices, and supporting all Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Corporate and Site goals. Drive and own safety improvements across warehouse operations while actively participating on the Warehouse Safety Team. Promptly report and escalate safety near misses, unsafe conditions, and at-risk behaviors to support a safe working environment. Ensure satellite warehouses are clean, orderly, and inspection ready at all times. Ensure material availability and on-time delivery to production lines, eliminating risks of manufacturing delays or disruption. Monitor warehouse inventory turnover and take timely action to escalate, reduce, or remove slow-moving items. Follow and execute policies and procedures impacting warehouse activities. Perform Cycle Counts and maintain inventory accuracy. Execute Inventory Transactions in a timely fashion. Ensure Inventory Levels for satellite warehouses are set and maintained appropriately. Zero items on the Quality backlog. Perform warehouse audits as assigned. Maintain Individual Training Plan at 100% current. Minimum Requirements: Powered Industrial Truck License (or be willing to receive training to obtain license) Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all Health Safety and Environment Corporate and Site Goals. Additional Preferences: Previous warehouse or inventory management experience. Education Requirements: High School Diploma. Other Information: Tasks may require handling hazardous or other dangerous materials. The Warehouse Operator role is shift-based: 5:45 am – 6:00 pm on a rotational schedule of three days on, two days off, two days on, and three days off 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. 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 the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. 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. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. 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 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, 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 reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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