Manufacturing Operator I - Pack (A/B Shift)

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 and obesity. 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 innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. The team maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and control equipment, systems, and processes.
• Clean and sanitize manufacturing, filling, and packaging rooms and equipment per SOPs.
• Execute production schedule to achieve production goals.
• Handle labeling and components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc.
• Participate actively in and support event response.
• Read and follow SOPs, job instructions, and other documents to ensure compliance.
• Identify, report, and resolve quality issues.
• Assist during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive, and preventative maintenance.
• Record and review production data in BPR and associated forms.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates and inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Strap and 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 and/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 and operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or Bioworks Certification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in pharmaceutical solid dose manufacturing or other FDA regulated industry preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand complicated product documentation and standard operating procedures with attention to detail required.
• Computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office suite programs required.
• Basic mechanical skills preferred.

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions.
• 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 and 6 weeks paid family medical leave.
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee Referral Awards.

Reports to Shift Manager.