Manufacturing Operator I (C Shift)

Novo Nordisk•Durham, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator I operates manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals at Novo Nordisk’s Emerging Technologies–Solid Dosage Forms facility in Durham, North Carolina. The facility produces and packages oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. The position reports to the Shift Manager and involves setting up, operating, monitoring, and controlling equipment, systems, and processes. The operator follows production schedules and standard operating procedures, maintains and sanitizes rooms and equipment, handles components and labeling, records production information, and supports quality, safety, environmental, and equipment-maintenance activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to read, write, and understand complicated product documentation and standard operating procedures with attention to detail.
Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Office suite programs.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including moving equipment or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds, operating equipment by hand, standing for up to a 12-hour shift, and working in the conditions described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or Bioworks Certification.
At least one year of experience in pharmaceutical solid-dose manufacturing or another FDA-regulated industry.
Basic mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and control equipment, systems, and processes.
Clean and sanitize manufacturing, filling, and packaging rooms and equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Execute the production schedule to achieve production goals.
Handle labeling and components correctly, including transferring, counting, FIFO, and returns.
Participate actively in and support event response.
Read and follow standard operating procedures, job instructions, and other documents to ensure compliance.
Identify, report, and resolve quality issues.
Assist with equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function and predictive and preventative maintenance.
Record and review production data in batch production records and associated forms.
Follow safety and environmental requirements while performing duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.