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Warehouse Operator I

Novo Nordisk
Clayton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
About The Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

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 NNPII regarding the General Warehouse & Cold Storage, functioning as part of a high-performance work team.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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