Warehouse Operator - 2nd Shift

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K contribution

Paid holidays

Parental & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks a General Warehouse & Cold Storage associate to handle receiving, inventory and material transfers in a GMP environment. The role requires forklift experience and a focus on accuracy and safety, with a 2nd shift schedule 3pm-11:30pm.

You will work with Prism/AS400/SAP, perform cycle counts, shipping, loading/unloading, and maintain training status as part of a global manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and understand department documentation.
• Experience or training with hazardous materials handling.
• 1+ year warehouse experience in GMP/pharma preferred.
• Basic math skills and metric system knowledge preferred.
• Computers: Outlook, PowerPoint & Word; SAP experience a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and environmental requirements.
• Inventory control of newly received components/materials.
• Material requisitions and staging area replenishment.
• Transfer of semi-finished and finished products.
• Pull samples as requested.
• Conduct cycle counts and annual inventories.
• Lookup and reorder inventory and plant supplies.
• Prepare and ship finished products.
• Load/unload trailers.
• System knowledge in Prism/AS400/SAP for material transfers and inventory adjustments.
• Daily forklift and warehouse inspections.
• Maintain up-to-date training status.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

GMP environment

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office

SAP/AS400/Prism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

AS400

Prism

Job description

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.

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.