Job Information
Novo Nordisk HAZMAT Control Operator I in Clayton, North Carolina
About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
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 12 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 truck & bulk liquid unloading to support all operations at API-US facility, including Raw Materials & Solvents, Utilities, Purification, Fermentation, Recovery & Warehouse operations. As part of a high performing work team, ensure bulk liquid (including solvents & raw materials) is delivered into API-US systems throughout the tank farm, utility belt & production receiving areas. Additionally, perform duties in SAP/ERP Inventory Control, including material put-away.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, RMS & Utilities Operations.
Essential Functions
Loading & unloading product from trucks, tankers & ISO Containers
Operating pumps & valves; blending & mixing chemicals & products as needed during offloads
Handling, labelling & storage of hazardous & non-hazardous materials
Process material handling operations for hazardous materials in drum, pallet & IBC configurations
Ensure all material movements are performed timely & accurately in SAP/ERP
Visual & PH inspection on rainwater prior to pumping out containment areas on an as needed basis
Perform weekly PH probe calibrations utilizing MES/DeltaV
Replace solvent & boundary filters, based on planned maintenance schedules maintained in SAP
Partner with warehouse sampling operations in completion of tasks as appropriate
Daily inspections of the equipment used in offloading chemicals & materials
Adhering to all plant health, safety & environmental guidelines, policies & procedures
Keeping work area clean throughout shift
Maintain up to date training status
Work in a safe & environmentally responsible manner
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/GED, required
AS degree in related field, or equivalent industrial, military, or vocational training to include a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical & control systems, desired
HAZWOPER certification &/or relevant training, desired
Minimum of two (2) year of truck/bulk liquid unloading or warehousing or equivalent, preferably in a Regulatory Inspected Facility, GMP warehouse or pharmaceutical industry, required
Basic math skills, including knowledge of metric system, required
Computer competencies required, including basic Microsoft knowledge: Outlook & Word, preferred
Knowledge of SAP/ERP to include entry level Warehouse tasks, desired
Good written & verbal communication skills, required
Ability to read, write legibly & understand all department documentation, required
Training or experience demonstrating an understanding of risks inherent to processing, handling & storage of hazardous materials, preferred
Ability to operate stand-up & sit-down forklifts after applicable training & maintain appropriate licensure, preferred
Ability to drive non-CDL box truck or similar vehicle for movement of materials on site, required
Ability to navigate & operate MES & Delta V operating systems, preferred
Good organizational skills, preferred
Ability to execute a work plan & adapt to changes in schedule rapidly, preferred
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 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.