Operator-Filling/Manufacturing (Night Shift)

Lilly • Pleasant Prairie, WI

4d • $18 - $30

About The Position

Parenteral (PAR) Operators at entry through expert levels will support start-up activities at Eli Lilly’s newly acquired Kenosha County site. The work may include formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and equipment preparation. Operators will develop expertise in their assigned area and educate teammates on proper facility operations. They will help ensure a continuous supply of medicines by running processes, troubleshooting, collaborating across functions, and maintaining a safety-first, quality-always mindset. Operators will support daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and their team’s capabilities.

The role supports manufacturing-floor safety, quality, and productivity; operation of equipment and completion of activities to meet production schedules; review of execution documentation; and departmental objectives involving safety, deviations, productivity, and training compliance. Operators also support site leadership in building a diverse and capable organization by delivering operational procedures, quality processes, and controls for PAR areas.

The role requires passing a fitness-for-duty physical, working a night shift on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule once fully trained, and being able to work overtime as required. Operators must be able to wear safety equipment and work and gown in a Grade C/ISO 8 cleanroom. The position is full-time and requires authorization to work in the United States; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively electronically, in writing, and verbally.
• Ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Computer proficiency, including desktop software and Microsoft Office.
• Must pass a fitness-for-duty physical exam.
• Ability to work night shift (5:45 p.m.–6 a.m.) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule once fully trained.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to wear safety equipment, including glasses, shoes, and gloves.
• Ability to work and gown in a Grade C/ISO 8 cleanroom environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work authorization or visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership skills and ability to train or educate team members.
• STEM degree or certifications.
• Experience with aseptic filling, single-use assemblies, or isolator technology.
• Experience with automated, semi-automated, or manual inspection.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or food processing industries.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods, such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience with highly automated equipment, including inspection, packaging, filling, or assembly equipment.
• Experience with SAP or Electronic Batch Records.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing-floor operations while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity to ensure reliable product supply.
• Maintain a safe work environment, exemplify safe work practices, and support HSE goals.
• Operate equipment and perform activities needed to meet the production schedule.
• Troubleshoot process challenges and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Assist with checking execution documentation, including Electronic Batch Records, SAP records, and cleaning logs.
• Execute departmental objectives, including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and maintaining training compliance.
• Support site leadership in developing a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes, and controls for PAR areas.
• Develop expertise in an assigned area and educate team members on proper facility operations.
• Support daily activities to meet capacity plans and participate in professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Company bonus eligibility, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED