Warehouse Technician II

Novartis • Durham, CA

7d • $41,100 - $76,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Warehouse Technician II, you will help ensure the seamless flow of materials that support manufacturing, quality control, and research operations. The role manages inventory, supports production schedules, and coordinates specialized shipments in a compliant supply chain environment. The position is based onsite in Durham, North Carolina, and follows a 2/2/3 shift from 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Relocation support is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• At least two years of warehouse, materials management, or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical warehouse or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning systems or computerized inventory systems for inventory and material transactions.
• Forklift certification and ability to safely operate powered warehouse equipment.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds and work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using KANBAN inventory management systems to support material replenishment and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Record inventory transactions accurately and in real time within enterprise resource planning systems.
• Support manufacturing material requests and timely fulfillment of production-related inventory needs.
• Coordinate the movement of raw materials, components, and finished products according to production schedules.
• Deliver and document quality control samples to ensure traceability and proper handling.
• Process material destruction orders and support compliant disposal of expired or rejected materials.
• Facilitate temperature-sensitive and hazardous material shipments in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Perform routine cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while supporting daily operations.

Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive.
• Depending on the role level, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• Health benefits.
• Life benefits.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

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