Eli Lilly and is hiring: Warehouse Technician in Branchburg Township

Overview

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 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 emphasize Operational Excellence, safety, quality, and data integrity to deliver a reliable supply of medicine for people around the world.

Position Description

This position reports directly to the Warehouse Management and is responsible for the receipt, storage, control, and supply of all incoming and manufactured materials at the Lilly Branchburg central warehouse and associated on-site buildings, utilizing SAP Inventory and Warehouse Management. Responsibilities include preparing international and domestic drug product shipments, receiving bulk product from Manufacturing, transferring drug product material between freezers, and intra-campus delivery of supplies and materials to support laboratory and manufacturing demand using company vehicles (van, box truck). Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to address warehouse emergencies or support manufacturing production needs. The role may perform other warehouse-related duties at the direction of Warehouse Management.

Key Objectives / Deliverables

1. Receive, store and deliver incoming raw materials, supplies, end-user purchases, and gases.
2. Process daily requests for materials to support laboratory and manufacturing demand.
3. Prepare domestic and international drug product shipments.
4. Conduct physical inventory of gases, submit gas orders, and process incoming gas deliveries weekly.
5. Perform accurate and timely cycle counts and full physical inventories of materials.
6. Transfer manufactured drug product material to and from appropriate storage locations.
7. Assist with the systematic and physical disposal of expired materials.
8. Perform warehouse-related tasks in strict compliance with cGMP principles and company policies and procedures.
9. Intra-campus delivery of end-user purchases and materials consumed in labs and/or manufacturing using company vehicles (Box Truck, van).
10. Perform weekly/monthly housekeeping tasks to ensure the warehouse is clean and organized.
11. Maintain the warehouse in a constant inspection-ready state.
12. Operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and company-issued department vehicles in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
13. Provide company-wide support for inventory-related concerns.
14. Cross-train on all warehouse-related tasks to serve as a backup when needed.
15. Record warehouse-related activities in logbooks, adhering to ALCOA principles.
16. Strict adherence to all company safety policies including use of PPE where required.
17. Provide occasional after-hours or weekend support to address warehouse emergencies or to support manufacturing production needs.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• 3-5 years of prior warehouse experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Preferences

• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with DOT (Department of Transportation) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• SAP experience, specifically in IM (Inventory Management) and WM (Warehouse Management) modules.
• Experience operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Proficient in computer usage with the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• Strong math skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail with focus on completing tasks correctly the first time.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of bending, reaching, stretching, climbing ladders, and working in tight spaces and cold rooms.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Other Information

• Travel not required.
• Lifting required (50 lbs.).
• Required to be on call.
• Shift work may apply.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities in the hiring process. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form at https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation for further assistance. This is for individuals requesting accommodation as part of the application process; 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. 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 $18.75 - $37.55. Full-time employees are eligible for a company bonus (dependent on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefits program, including a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off and leave; and well-being benefits. Lilly reserves the right to amend or terminate its compensation and benefit programs at its sole discretion.

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