Operator II - Rail Control at Elanco in Clinton, Indiana

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!

Your Role: Rail Control Operator II

This position is responsible for the management of materials involved in the plant railways and warehousing operations as well as all rail assets involved with the Clinton site. This includes, but is not limited to, receiving, sampling, moving, and preparing material for use and it is responsible for maintaining and tracking all railcars on site and in transit. This position is the primary point of contact and site SME for all rail-related assets and operations at Clinton including cars, tracks, switches, crossings, engines/trackmobile, and most importantly the safe operation of all rail movements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage rail fleet for movements, maintenance, and demurrage.


• Perform physical tasks within warehouses including such things as receiving, sampling, labeling, loading/unloading of materials from various vehicles (dry bulk and liquid semi-trailers, railcars, etc.), movement of materials using various vehicles (fork trucks, semi-trailers, railcars), etc.


• Manage paperwork and electronic documentation for CSX and the Federal Railroad Administration as well as assist during FRA audits.


• Work with outside track maintenance on repairs and preventative maintenance.


• Perform cycle counting activities on periodic basis to maintain accurate inventory levels.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• 
  Education:  High School Diploma or GED


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  Required Experience:  Ability to work in manufacturing/warehousing environment.


• Basic computer skills.


• Good documentation skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Previous experience moving railcars preferred.


• Previous experience working in warehouse and/or GMP environment preferred.


• Previous experience with SAP preferred.


• Previous experience with operating fork trucks and/or CDL license preferred.

Additional Information:

• Known allergens in area.


• Tasks may require lifting up to 50 pounds.


• Work includes manual labor in the outdoor elements year around, as well as computer work


• Work schedule Monday-Friday 0630-1500, some overtime may be required

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 28 days of 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