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Operator, Packaging (Night Shift)

Eli Lilly and Careers
Concord, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Responsibilities:
During the project phase, Operators (Entry to Lead roles) will support start up activities required to bring the area into service. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility. The Expert and Lead roles are expected to become the leaders for the equipment and process and will lead
the training of new staff. After the project phase is complete, this role will be responsible for ensuring continuous
supply of our medicines by, running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset. Expert and Lead Operators will coordinate daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and our team’s capabilities.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:
  • Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and being
accountable for supporting HSE goals.
Act as both administrator and technical leaders for operations. Set a good example through demonstrated
knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques.
  • Technical leader: Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue
escalation on the shop floor.
  • Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks.
  • Operate the equipment and perform activities as required to meet production schedule.
  • Assists in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs)
  • Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
  • Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational
procedures, quality processes and controls
  • Key liaison between operations and support functions.

Basic Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal)
  • Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges

Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office).

  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Skills/Preferences:
  • (Senior and Lead roles) Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
  • Previous experience working in operations/pharmaceutical industry
  • Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Additional Information
  • Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc)
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts on days (2-2-3 schedule)

NOTE: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.
The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not
specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any
related duties that may be required for the position.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.


Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

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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Salary : $17 - $34

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