Process Operator – Farm Animal Manufacturing Operations
About The Position
At Elanco, 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 are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Elanco prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, believing that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. As a Process Operator, you will be part of the manufacturing team supporting Clinton’s Farm Animal manufacturing operations across Fermentation, Product Recovery, and Product Finishing areas. In this role, you’ll operate and maintain large-scale processing equipment, support the production of animal health products, and ensure operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This posting will offer a one-time sign on bonus of $2,500!
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED equivalent or 2-year technical degree
- A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, industrial, or production experience in a regulated or process-driven environment
- Troubleshooting/problem-solving ability
- Strong attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing, industrial, production, or hands-on operational experience preferred
- Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and a demonstrated sense of ownership will also be considered
- Experience working in a cGMP, FDA-regulated, or ISO 9000 manufacturing environment
- Experience operating large-scale industrial processing or semi-automated manufacturing equipment
- Familiarity with fermentation, material handling, blending, drying, filtration, packaging, or related manufacturing operations
- Fork truck experience and/or experience handling industrial raw materials and finished goods
- Experience supporting equipment cleaning, preventive maintenance, process monitoring, or continuous improvement activities
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor large-scale manufacturing and processing equipment across fermentation, recovery, and finishing operations while troubleshooting process and equipment issues as they arise
- Follow all production documentation, batch records, SOPs, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO 9000, FDA, OSHA, and site safety standards
- Support manufacturing activities including equipment cleaning, tank turnaround, material handling, filter rebuilds, packaging, and general production operations
- Identify process improvement opportunities, support preventive maintenance activities, and communicate operational issues to leadership and cross-functional teams
- Maintain a safe work environment by properly using PPE, following safety procedures, and supporting housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Up to 6% 401K matching
- Sign on bonus of $2,500
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
