Manufacturing Operator I

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• Manufacturing Operator I
• Facility: Manufacturing
• Location: Durham, NC, US

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

Operate manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals.

Relationships

Reports to 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
• Read & follow SOPs, job instructions & other documents to ensure compliance
• Identify, report & resolve quality issues
• Assist during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventative maintenance
• Record/review production data in BPR & associated forms
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

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.

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 & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail required
• Computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office suite programs required

Basic mechanical skills preferred

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.

• 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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