Manufacturing Operator I: Solid Dose Production

Novo Nordisk A/S; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Durham facility is hiring to operate manufacturing equipment to meet production goals. This role supports tablet and packaging processes within a 194,000 sq ft site aligned with our oral and injectable product lines.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preference for an Associate’s degree or Bioworks certification and at least one year in pharma solid dose manufacturing or FDA-regulated environments. Join a team focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or Bioworks Certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in pharmaceutical solid dose manufacturing or other FDA regulated industry preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand complicated product documentation and SOPs with attention to detail required.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite programs required.
• Basic mechanical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor and control equipment, systems and processes.
• Clean and sanitize manufacturing, filling and packaging rooms and equipment per SOPs.
• Execute production schedule to achieve production goals.
• Handle labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc.
• Participate actively in and support event response.
• Read and follow SOPs, job instructions and other documents to ensure compliance.
• Identify, report and resolve quality issues.
• Assist during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Record and review production data in BPR and associated forms.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Basic mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree or Bioworks Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novo Nordisk Durham facility is hiring to operate manufacturing equipment to meet production goals. This role supports tablet and packaging processes within a 194,000 sq ft site aligned with our oral and injectable product lines.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preference for an Associate’s degree or Bioworks certification and at least one year in pharma solid dose manufacturing or FDA-regulated environments. Join a team focused on quality and safety.