Job Information
Novo Nordisk Warehouse Operator II OFP in Durham, North Carolina
About the Department
For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and 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 Emerging Technologies - Oral Finished Products facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. OFP maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.
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 12 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 for OFP Site Durham regarding General Warehouse, Hazardous Storage & Cold Storage, functioning as part of a high-performance team. Perform duties in all of the following areas: SAP/ERP Inventory Control, to include material put-away.
Relationships
Site Vice President.
Essential Functions
Handling, labelling & storage of all hazardous materials occupying up to 10,000 square feet of warehouse space, inclusive of Class 1 Division 2 items
Handling, labelling & storage of GMP non-hazardous materials
Process material handling operations for hazardous materials in drum, pallet & IBC configurations
Partner with warehouse sampling operations in completion of tasks, as appropriate
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Daily inspections of forklifts, warehouse, cold rooms & freezer
Maintain up to date training status
Inventory Control of all warehouse materials to include stock put-away & retrieval
Label all inbound material & pull/stage pallets for sampling team, as required
Store material in proper storage area/type as defined in SAP/ERP
Ensure compliance with load/unload procedures
Ensure all material movements are performed timely & accurately in SAP/ERP
System knowledge in SAP/ERP: Utilization of system transactions to perform transfer of material & inventory adjustments
Other accountabilities, as assigned
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.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required. (Associate's Degree, or advanced training in Warehousing/Logistics from APICS/equivalent desired.) required
Minimum of six (6) months of warehousing or manufacturing experience or equivalent, preferably in a regulatory inspected facility, GMP warehouse, or pharmaceutical industry required
Basic math skills, including knowledge of metric system required
Computer competencies required, including basic Microsoft knowledge: Outlook & Word preferred
Knowledge of SAP/ERP, to include entry level Warehouse tasks preferred
Good written & verbal communication skills preferred
Ability to read, write legibly & understand all department documentation required
Training or experience demonstrating an understanding of risks inherent to processing, handling & storage of hazardous materials preferred
Ability to operate stand-up & sit-down forklifts after applicable training & ability to maintain appropriate licensure preferred
Ability to drive non-CDL box truck or similar vehicle for movement of materials on site required
Proficiency in the following areas: Issuance of approved materials (to scheduled production batches & processing of returns/rejects of materials from scheduled production batches); Material Storage, Labeling & Inspection of incoming raw materials; Maintenance of monthly & annual files as needed to support cGMP’s; Removal/Disposal of expired materials; familiarity with all aspects of operation of Offsite Warehouse a plus
Excellent organizational skills. Ability to execute a work plan & adapt to changes in schedule rapidly. Self-motivated & able to work with little direct supervision preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
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.