Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Novartis • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Keep life-changing medicines moving to the patients who need them most. As a Shipping and Receiving Specialist at Novartis, you'll ensure materials, samples, and products are received, handled, and shipped accurately while supporting a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operation. Your work will play a vital role in maintaining supply chain continuity and delivering innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development certificate.
• At least one year of warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing experience in a regulated environment.
• Ability to support a flexible schedule in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and computer-based systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills with a proactive mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Logistics Operations
• Materials Handling
• Order Fulfillment
• Warehouse Management

Responsibilities

• Execute inbound material receiving activities with accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinate shipments, sample transfers, and inter-site material movements to support operations.
• Load, unload, and transport materials safely using industrial equipment.
• Inspect materials, labels, and documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through timely documentation and enterprise resource planning system transactions.
• Support third-party logistics operations and finished product shipments as needed.
• Adhere to safety, quality, training, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive
• Eligibility for annual equity awards
• Health benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED