Warehouse Technician II

Novartis • Durham, CA

7d • $41,100 - $76,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Technician II supports the flow of materials for manufacturing, quality control, and research operations. The role manages inventory, supports production schedules, and coordinates specialized shipments in a compliant supply chain environment. It 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. Novartis does not provide relocation support for this role.

The position involves receiving, inspecting, labeling, and storing materials; recording inventory transactions; fulfilling manufacturing requests; coordinating material movement; and handling quality control samples and material disposal. The technician also supports temperature-sensitive and hazardous shipments, conducts inventory counts, operates powered warehouse equipment, and maintains a safe, orderly work area.

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.
• Ability to 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 fulfill production-related inventory needs promptly.
• 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.
• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while supporting daily operations.

Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive.
• Depending on role level, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• Health benefits.
• Life benefits.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.
• Other benefits as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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