Lead Operator - Warehouse Ops - Nights

Lead Warehouse Operator Night Shift (Hourly) Location: Indianapolis, IN Shift: Night shift (D shift: 3 on / 2 off / 2 on / 3 off) Status: Hourly, non-exempt Role Overview The Lead Warehouse Operator (Night Shift) supports safe, compliant material flow in a GMP pharmaceutical warehouse. This hands-on role performs receiving, picking, staging, and shipping activities while maintaining accurate documentation and an inspection-ready environment. The position also provides day-to-day leadership support to the night shift team. Safety First. Quality Always. Together, We Protect Patients. Key Responsibilities Perform receiving, picking, staging, and shipping activities in compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and safety requirements Complete accurate documentation to ensure traceability, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance Handle raw materials, packaging, and intermediate goods to prevent contamination, mix-ups, or quality issues Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready warehouse Operate material handling equipment safely (as trained) Train and support team members on SOPs, GMP expectations, and safe material handling Serve as backup to the shift supervisor by helping coordinate work, prioritize tasks, and ensure effective shift handoffs Review and verify team documentation and escalate issues as needed Communicate clearly across shifts to support continuity and right-first-time execution Qualifications 35 years of warehouse experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or other GMP-regulated environment Safety-first mindset with respect for controlled processes Strong attention to detail and comfort with documentation Reliable and accountable, with consistent night-shift performance Team-oriented and collaborative approach 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 for further assistance. 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 $25.96 - $38.08.