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

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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.