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Position Brand Description:
The Inspection Operator will work in the Kenosha County (pleasant Prairie) Parenteral Manufacturing site where Parenteral products for domestic and international markets are manufactured and packaged. The primary purpose of the position is to safely inspect high quality pharmaceutical products utilizing Lilly standards by following good manufacturing practices in controlled facilities. Additionally, the position will require the operation of various automated and semi-automated equipment in manufacturing areas as well as performing manual inspections. The operator will focus on inspecting these high-quality medicines by abiding by the Lilly culture of integrity, excellence, and respect for people.
This position will require travel (2–8-week trips and/or 3–4-month short term assignments) domestically to collaborate, train with, and learn from sites who currently produce our medicines.
Key Objectives / Deliverables:
- Adhere to Parenteral Plant safety policies and procedures; contribute to a safe work environment.
- Setup and operations in non-aseptic manufacturing processes, including the set up, use, and/or operation of automated and semi-automated inspection machines in controlled facilities.
- Adherence to standard operating procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and safety policies / procedures.
- Document process steps on appropriate batch documentation (paper and electronic).
- Participate in department meetings, team building, and training activities.
- Providing input for department SOPs and training.
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Must pass a post offer physical exam.
- Strong attention to detail in carrying out of manufacturing conduct and technique, and performing and documenting all production activities on paper and on computer based systems.
- Basic math skills, including the evaluation of the results of this data.
- Basic computer skills, including the use of HMIs and other computer terminals used to monitor equipment status, document production activities, the capability to learn in more detail.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Proven team work skills in working closely with an operational team in the setup, running, and changeover of a manufacturing line.
- Must pass eye exam and not be color blind.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all Health and Safety Corporate and site goals.
Additional Preferences:
- Experience with GMPs.
- Ability to work through production issues including basic troubleshooting skills, and use of tools.
- PMX, Flow-stream or other electronic batch documentation system knowledge.
- Previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
- Manual, automated, and semi-automated inspection experience.
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
**Other Information: **
- Some of the products in Parenteral Operations are known allergens, and consequently, a post offer allergy exam may be required.
- Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, etc).
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts when required.
Work Shift: 2nd
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$17.30 - $34.38
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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