Warehouse Operator - 2nd Shift (Clayton, NC, US)

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one

Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.  Are you ready to realize your potential?  Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Perform all aspects of warehousing requirements regarding the General Warehouse & Cold Storage area with a focus on receiving and inventory. Prior experience operating forklift and working in a GMP environment is preferred for this role. This position will work a 2nd shift schedule Monday-Friday from 3pm-1130pm.

Relationships

Reports to: Manager Supply Chain & Logistics Support.

Essential Functions

Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Inventory Control of newly received components/materials to include placing in locations

Material requisitions & staging area replenishment

Physical & system transfers of semi-finished & finished product

Pull Samples upon request

Physical inventory to include cycle counts & annual inventory counts

Look-up & reorder of inventory & plant supplies

Preparation & shipping of finished product

Load/unload trailers

System knowledge in Prism/AS400/SAP.  Utilization of system transactions to transfer material, & inventory adjustments

Daily inspections of the forklifts, warehouse, cold rooms, & freezer

Maintain up to date training status

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Ability to read, write legibly, & understand all department documentation required

Training or experience to demonstrate an understanding of the risks inherent to the processing, handling & storage of hazardous materials required

Minimum 1 yr. warehouse experience, preferably in a GMP warehouse or pharmaceutical industry preferred

Basic math skills including knowledge of metric system preferred

Computer competencies required basic Microsoft knowledge: Outlook, Power point & Word; experience with a computerized inventory system such as SAP a plus preferred

Good written & verbal communication skills preferred

Training or experience to demonstrated an understanding of the risks inherent to the processing, handling & storage of hazardous materials preferred

Ability to operate stand-up & sit-down forklifts preferred

Good organizational skills. Ability to execute a work plan & adapt to changes in the schedule a plus

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Handles transport of hazardous materials. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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