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: Process Operator – Product Recovery
As a Process Operator – Product Recovery, you will be part of the Manufacturing team at the Clinton site, supporting the production of animal health intermediates and final products. In this role, you will operate partially automated processes, monitor performance through data, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.
Your Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor manufacturing processes including distillation, drying, filtration, and material handling systems
- Collect and analyze process data to troubleshoot issues and optimize yield, cycle time, and performance
- Follow written manufacturing procedures to ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, and GMP requirements
- Safely handle raw materials, solvents, and waste while protecting personnel, product, and the environment
- Maintain safe work practices and ensure consistent, accurate operation of equipment and processes
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of manufacturing experience OR a 2-year technical degree
- Required Experience: Experience working in a manufacturing or process-driven environment
- Top 2 skills: Strong attention to safety and compliance; ability to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Experience operating chemical or pharmaceutical processing equipment (e.g., distillation, dryers, filtration systems)
- Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
- Ability to analyze process data and drive performance improvements
- Experience handling hazardous materials and working with strict safety protocols
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Additional Information:
- Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site
- Schedule: Onsite role with 12-hour rotating shifts (Days to Nights/Nights to Days every 3 months)
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
- 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
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
