Fill/Finish Operator (Weekend Day Shift) at Elanco in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Job Description:

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

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

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!

Responsible for manufacturing and compounding sterile vaccines for farm and companion animals. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for filling sterile vaccines into primary packaging components in an aseptic environment.




• Set-up, operate and dismantle for cleaning, all equipment involved in the production process.




• Routine cleaning of equipment and filling process rooms.




• Obtaining, weighing, measuring, and adding all raw materials as instructed per production procedures.




• Accurately verify and document all components used in formulation.




• Utilize several different computer systems and platforms to document production.




• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for the handling of hazardous waste.




• Routinely complete the aseptic qualification program to ensure adequate aseptic gowning techniques and behavior.




• Sustained heavy lifting up to 35 lbs. over extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED




• Good verbal and written communication skills.




• Proficient reading, comprehension, and application skills needed to complete complicated tasks in Standard Operating Procedures/Manufacturing Directions.




• Ability to perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.




• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.




• Ability to setup equipment and trouble shoot mechanical issues.




• Computer aptitude & previous system experience in a work environment.




• Ability to work in a team environment.




• Ability/willingness to receive rabies vaccination due to exposure to modified live viruses.




• Ability to regularly lift 35 lbs

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