Material Handler

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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.

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Your Role: Material Handler

As a Material Handler, you will support the labeling, packaging and shipment of vaccines. You will help ensure products are packaged accurately, documentation is complete, and packaging activities meet company and United States Department of Agriculture standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Label and package vaccine vials and bottles for shipment, including placing products in cartons and applying outer-box or carton labels.
• Complete packaging and labeling records accurately in accordance with company documentation procedures, and enter required information into SAP.
• Monitor packaging operations to help prevent bottlenecks and ensure final product quality.
• Troubleshoot labeling equipment to support efficient operations.
• Participate in cycle and year-end inventory counts while maintaining a clean, neat and organized work area.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a material handler or related role.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to complete packaging and labeling records accurately and enter required data in SAP.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated approach to work.
• Dependable team contributor who can work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

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

• One to two years of experience in a packaging role.
• One to two years of experience operating powered industrial trucks.

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 currently anticipates that the base hourly pay for this position could range from $26.35 to $36.87 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); 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). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees. Estimated application closing date is (September 18, 2026). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. 

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

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

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