Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift at Elanco in Winslow, ME

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As 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. At Elanco, 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.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Production Operator

The Production Operator is responsible for preparing, executing, and cleaning/turnover of production processes in poultry vaccine production. All tasks are performed in accordance with internal and external guidelines.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive egg handling, including receipt, traying, disinfection, transfer, candling, incubation, inoculation, harvest, and inactivation processes.
• Execute various product manufacturing operations such as centrifugation, concentration, product emulsification, liquid filling, and lyophilization.
• Conduct thorough process and equipment preparation, including cleaning, disinfection, washing, wrapping, and sterilizing of glassware and equipment.
• Manage facility hygiene and sterilization by loading/unloading autoclaves and disinfecting room surfaces and equipment.
• Ensure appropriate material availability (chemicals, consumables) and utilize electronic systems (e.g., SAP) for material staging.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks with moderate to limited degree of supervision.
• Ability to perform duties according to established SOP's, production records and company safety procedures.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Understands and practices proper aseptic technique and biosecurity measures
• Ability to concurrently completes documentation and follows established protocols

Additional Information:

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
• Occasional weekend and off-hour work may be required
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clean room environment may apply
• May be required to work in an area with exposure to potential allergens
• Position may require a certain amount of heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds)
• Completion of Post Offer Exam, Completion of Work Simulation or Completion of Administrative Skills Testing if applicable.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco 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