Warehouse Operator

Elanco•Elwood, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator supports production operations at Elanco’s Elwood, Kansas manufacturing facility by ensuring materials are received, stored, handled, and distributed safely and efficiently. In a fast-paced biopharmaceutical environment, the role handles material movement, shipping and receiving, inventory management, and accurate documentation in the SAP ERP system. The operator works with warehouse and production teams to maintain inventory accuracy, meet production schedules, and uphold quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. The position includes receiving and preparing materials, maintaining inventory and shipment records, supplying production departments, coordinating shipments, and supporting safe and efficient warehouse operations. It also involves reporting workplace incidents and hazards, assisting with operational and quality investigations, and troubleshooting equipment and process issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and accurate data entry.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of safe working practices and ability to follow established safety procedures.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including sustained heavy lifting over extended periods.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
Ability to apply basic logic and reasoning to identify and resolve problems.
Ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions across a variety of tasks.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.
Experience using SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Responsibilities

Perform work safely and in accordance with Elanco quality standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Receive, sample, label, load, unload, and move materials using appropriate tools and equipment.
Receive raw materials and packaging supplies from suppliers and accurately enter receiving information into SAP.
Organize warehouse materials using first-expiry-first-out (FEFO) practices.
Ensure materials and required documentation are available for outbound shipping schedules.
Distribute raw materials and packaging supplies to production departments as needed.
Complete shipping transactions in SAP, ensuring purchase order quantities and delivery information are accurate and meet established timelines.
Coordinate with carrier representatives to arrange shipments, provide shipping and delivery instructions, and resolve issues involving damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
Follow Elanco policies and procedures for the safe handling of hazardous materials and waste.
Perform periodic cycle counts and assist in investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.
Ensure material bins contain sufficient inventory to meet production demands and maintain appropriate stock levels of shipping materials and supplies.
Report incidents and events, including injuries, illnesses, quality deviations, and other workplace concerns.
Identify and help resolve workplace hazards and assist with investigations related to operational issues, incidents, and quality events.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to support efficient warehouse operations.