Warehouse Operator I (EXT)

Novo Nordisk; Durham (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform all aspects of warehousing for the OFP Site. Responsibilities include hazardous and non-hazardous material storage, SAP/ERP inventory control, and safe handling of materials to support GMP production.

You will inspect equipment, maintain training, and ensure accurate material movements. This role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a high‑performing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of six months warehousing or manufacturing experience.
• Basic math skills including metric system.
• Ability to read, write legibly and understand department documentation.
• Ability to drive non-CDL box truck or similar vehicle on site.

Responsibilities

• Handle, label and store hazardous materials up to 10,000 sq ft.
• Handle, label and store GMP non-hazardous materials.
• Perform material handling for hazardous materials in drums, pallets and IBCs.
• Coordinate with warehouse sampling operations as needed.
• Follow safety and environmental requirements in all duties.
• Daily inspections of forklifts, warehouses, cold rooms and freezers.
• Maintain up-to-date training status and inventory control in SAP/ERP.
• Label inbound material and stage pallets for sampling.
• Ensure timely and accurate material movements in SAP/ERP.

Skills

Basic math

Reading and writing

Driving non-CDL box truck

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Warehousing/Logistics (optional)

Tools

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Outlook/Word

Job description

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 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 -Solid Dosage Forms US 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. SDF 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 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 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

Reports to 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 colour 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 driver’s license.

Minimum 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
• Ability to read, write legibly & understand all department documentation required
• Ability to drive non-CDL box truck or similar vehicle for movement of materials on site required

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

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.