Job Description

Facility: Manufacturing

Location: Durham, NC, US

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 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 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.

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
Seeking an experienced packaging operator for 2nd shift production line. The shift starts 4:00 pm -2:30 am Monday- Thursday. The operator will efficiently, effectively & safely clean, setup & operate manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals, while adhering to applicable cGMPs & SOPs.

Relationships
Shift Manager.

Essential Functions

• Setup, operate, monitor & control equipment, systems & processes
• Clean & sanitize manufacturing, filling & packaging rooms & equipment per SOPs
• Execute production schedule to achieve production goals
• Handle labeling & components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc.
• Participate actively in & support event response
• Review & author SOPs & other documents as required
• Identify, report & resolve quality issues
• Execute &/or assist during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventative maintenance
• Train fellow employees in areas of expertise & aggressively learn systems & equipment outside of own expertise (with the appropriate experience & skill level)
• Record/review production data in BPR & associated forms
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• 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 be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 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. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing industry preferred or may consider a completed BioWorks/BioBlend Certificate, military experience or a current contingent worker with three (3) months of demonstrated performance in the role/relevant area in lieu of work experience
• FDA regulated industry & solid dose manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read, write & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail required
• Computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office suite programs required
• Some basic mechanical skills preferred

Due to the high volume of applicants this posting will be available from March 5th to March 11th.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

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