Warehouse Technician II

Novartis Group Companies; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG is seeking a Warehouse Technician II to ensure accurate inventory and compliant material handling in a Durham, NC facility. You will support manufacturing, QA, and research operations, coordinating shipments and maintaining inventory integrity.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in warehouse or pharma settings, forklift certification, and proficiency with ERP systems. This onsite position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years in warehouse, materials management, or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical warehouse or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory and material transactions.
• Forklift certification and safe operation of powered warehouse equipment.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming materials with accuracy.
• Record inventory transactions in ERP systems in real time.
• Support production material requests and fulfill inventory needs.
• Coordinate movement of raw materials, components, and finished products per schedules.
• Deliver and document QC samples for traceability and handling.

Skills

Master Data

Operational Excellence

Supply Planning

Warehouse Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Ready to play a critical role in delivering life-changing medicines to patients? As a Warehouse Technician II, you will help ensure the seamless flow of materials that support manufacturing, quality control, and research operations. From managing inventory and supporting production schedules to coordinating specialized shipments, you'll be a key contributor to an efficient and compliant supply chain environment. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where your attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence directly support the delivery of innovative therapies.

Job Description

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Shift: 2/2/3 shift 5:45AM - 6:15PM (30-minute lunch)

Location: Durham, NC

Relocation Support: This role is based in Durham, NC, United States. Novartis is unable to provide relocation support. Please only apply if accessible.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Record inventory transactions accurately and in real time within enterprise resource planning systems.
• Support manufacturing material requests and maintain timely fulfillment of production-related inventory needs.
• Coordinate movement of raw materials, components, and finished products according to production schedules.
• Deliver and document quality control samples to ensure traceability and proper handling.
• Process material destruction orders and support compliant disposal of expired or rejected materials.
• Facilitate temperature-sensitive and hazardous material shipments in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Perform routine cycle counts and inventory reconciliations to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while supporting daily operational activities.

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum two years of warehouse, materials management, or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical warehouse or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning systems (computerized inventory system) for inventory and material transactions.
• Forklift certification and ability to safely operate powered warehouse equipment.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds and work effectively in a team environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using KANBAN inventory management systems to support material replenishment and operational efficiency.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $41,100 and $76,300per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$41,100.00 - $76,300.00

Skills Desired

Master Data, Operational Excellence, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management