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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.

Distribution Technician (Full-Time)

📍 Plainfield Distribution Center – Plainfield, Indiana
🕒 Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Distribution Technician to join our team at the Plainfield Distribution Center. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring pharmaceutical products are picked, packed, and shipped accurately to sales representatives, wholesalers, and retailers. Our technicians rotate across multiple warehouse functions, making flexibility and teamwork essential.

What You’ll Do

• Pick, Pack, and Ship Orders

  • Use RF scanners to interact with the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

  • Pick products by scanning license plates and follow validated packing procedures.

  • Perform weight checks, consolidate shipments, and prepare packing lists and shipping labels.

• Ensure Compliance & Safety

  • Follow all FDA and OSHA requirements.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

• Stay Current on Training

  • Complete all assigned training in your Individual Training Plan (ITP) on time.

• Drive Continuous Improvement

  • Look for ways to improve productivity, accuracy, and compliance in daily operations.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 3–5 years warehouse experience.

• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar WMS and RF scanning devices.

• 2+ years operating pallet jacks and stand-up Powered Industrial Trucks.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Dependable with a proven track record of good attendance.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

• Flexible, cross-trainable, and willing to work overtime on short notice.

• Comfortable working part of the shift in chilled environments (36–46°F).

• Physically able to stand, lift up to 40 lbs, and bend as needed.

• No known allergies to antibiotics.

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

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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