Manufacturing Operator I

2 months ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Novo Nordisk Full time

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 - Oral Finished Products 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. OFP maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee 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 Efficiently, effectively & safely clean, setup & operate manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals, while adhering to applicable cGMPs & SOPs. Relationships Shift Manager. Essential FunctionsSetup, operate, monitor & control equipment, systems & processesClean & sanitize manufacturing, filling & packaging rooms & equipment per SOPsExecute production schedule to achieve production goalsHandle labeling & components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etcParticipate actively in & support event responseReview & author SOPs & other documents as requiredIdentify, report & resolve quality issuesExecute &/or assist during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventative maintenanceTrain 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 formsFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther 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. QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredAssociate's degree preferredMinimum 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 experienceFDA regulated industry & solid dose manufacturing experience preferredAbility to read, write & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail requiredComputer literacy including use of Microsoft Office suite programs requiredSome basic mechanical skills preferred Note: Due to high volume of applicants, this position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days starting 7/18/2024 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 This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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