Warehouse Operator I - Api

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products.  At API, 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 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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 DAPI-US regarding the General Warehouse, Hazardous Storage, Cold Storage, functioning as part of a high-performance work team. In addition to cold storage & general warehouse, must be able to perform duties in all of the following areas: SAP/ERP Inventory Control to include Material Put-away.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, DAPI Warehouse and Logistics.

Essential Functions

• Handling, labelling, and storage of all hazardous materials occupying up to 10,000 sq. feet of warehouse space inclusive of Class 1 Division 2 items
• Handling, labelling, and storage of GMP non-hazardous materials for the DAPI site
• Process material handling operations for hazardous materials in drum, pallet and 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 the forklifts, warehouse, cold rooms, & freezer
• Maintain up to date training status
• Inventory Control of all warehouse materials to include stock put-away & retrieval
• Label 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, and inventory adjustments

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates Degree from an accredited university or advanced training in Warehousing & Logistics from APICS or equivalent a plus
• Minimum of six (6) months of warehousing or manufacturing or equivalent required. Regulatory Inspected Facility, GMP warehouse or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Basic math skills including knowledge of the metric system required
• 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
• Ability to read, write legibly & understand all department documentation required
• 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 & maintain appropriate licensure preferred
• Proficient in all of the following areas: Issue Approved Materials (to scheduled production batches & processing of returns & rejects   of materials from scheduled production batches), Material storage, labeling & inspection of incoming raw materials, maintain monthly & annual files as needed to support cGMP’s. Remove & dispose of expired materials. Offsite Warehouse (be familiar with all aspects of the operation of the offsite warehouse) is a plus
• Ability to drive non-CDL box truck or similar vehicle for movement of materials on site required
• Good organizational skills. Ability to execute a work plan & adapt to changes in the schedule rapidly. Be 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.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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.