Central Inspection Operator, IPM - Nights - Fulltime - $3,000 Sign On Bonus - Starting at $22/

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 2, 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. Organization Overview: 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. Path/Level: B1 The annual base salary for this position in country = United States of America ranges from: $35,000.00 - $80,000.00 USD The job profiles on this job requisition are: Manufacturing-Process-B1-Prod Oper, Manufacturing-Process-B2-Prod Oper, Manufacturing-Process-B3-Prod Oper Note: Roles are posted at the lowest level of a band, however, employees should search across all levels of the band to identify all opportunities. Employees hired on banded positions (ex: P1-P3, R1-R2, B1-B3, etc.) transfer at their current level, despite the level indicated on the job posting. For example, if a P2 candidate is selected for a P1-P3 banded position, the candidate will remain a P2 in the new role. To understand a U.S. role’s salary range, employees should visit the U.S. LillyNow Total Base Pay page or contact HR Solutions. For roles located in Puerto Rico and outside the United States, employees should contact local HR or HR Solutions . 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 ? Responsibilities: The Operator will work in the Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing site where Parenteral products for domestic and international markets are formulated, filled, and inspected. The primary purpose of the job is to safely inspect high quality pharmaceutical filled syringes utilizing Lilly standards by following good manufacturing practices in controlled facilities. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, adhering to parenteral plant safety policies and procedures, and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals. Setup and operations in non-aseptic manufacturing processes, including the set-up, use, and/or operation of automated and semi-automated inspection machines in controlled facilities. Adhere to standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure quality of product Document process steps on appropriate batch documentation (paper and electronic) Unloading / loading of materials for use in manufacturing areas, storage of material in appropriate storage zones and ASRS (Automated Storage Retrieval System). Basic Requirements: High School diploma / GED Basic math skills Basic computer skills, including the use of HMIs and other computer terminals used to monitor equipment status, document production activities, and the capability to learn in more detail Completion of Post Offer Exam, or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable. Must pass a “fitness for Duty” physical exam Must pass eye exam and not be color blind. 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, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. Additional Preferences: Ability to demonstrate attention to detail Excellent documentation skills Experience with GMPs Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing experience Certified to operate all types of powered industrial trucks used in Central Inspection. Manual, automated, and semi-automated inspection experience. Additional Information: 12-hour shifts; night shift, 3-2-2-3 schedule Some overtime work maybe required. Training may be conducted on day shift for a period of time (e.g. 5 x 8s, or some other modified schedule) Some of the products in Parenteral Operations are known allergens and consequently, a post offer allergy test may be required. Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying. Lilly 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. 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 employment positions on the B or S paths or at levels M1-M2 or P1-P4. WeAreLilly Lilly is proud to offer market-competitive employee benefits designed to empower you to live your best life. Employees may elect medical, prescription drug, dental and/or vision coverage for you and your family in one of two health plan options, enjoy best-in-class mental health support, and concierge services for orthopedic, cardiovascular, fertility care, and LGBTQ health navigation. We also support well-being with a fitness membership, health coaching, and wellness activities at no additional cost. Our retirement benefits are designed to help our employees feel secure in their financial future by including a defined benefit pension, a 401(k) match, and retiree medical coverage. We provide life and disability insurance for peace of mind and protection for you and your loved ones and paid time-off benefits to support you in life’s moments that matter including personal illness, caregiver, bereavement, and other family needs, in addition to annual paid vacation and holidays. Lilly reserves the right to terminate or modify company-provided benefits at any time in its discretion. The company compensation structures are aligned to the location of hire. The United States pay range and benefits offering do not apply to any location outside of the United States. 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 - $34.38 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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