Warehouse Technician II

Novartis AG; Durham (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Novartis AG in Durham, NC is hiring a Warehouse Technician II to ensure the seamless flow of materials supporting manufacturing, quality control, and research operations. You will manage inventory, support production schedules, and coordinate shipments to maintain an efficient, compliant supply chain.

This onsite role requires forklift operation, cycle counts, and accuracy in ERP transactions. You will work a 2/2/3 shift from 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM and help uphold safety and documentation standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical warehouse or regulated environment.
• Experience using ERP inventory systems for material transactions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a team.
• Forklift certification and safe operation of warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store materials with inventory accuracy.
• Record inventory transactions in ERP systems in real time.
• Support production material requests and timely fulfillment.
• Coordinate movement of raw materials and finished products per schedules.
• Deliver and document QC samples for traceability.
• Process destruction orders and disposal of expired materials.
• Facilitate temperature-sensitive and hazardous material shipments.
• Perform routine cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Operate forklifts and other powered equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Band

Level 1

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

#LI-Onsite

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.

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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$41,100.00 - $76,300.00

Skills Desired

Master Data, Operational Excellence, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management