Warehouse Technician II

Novartis • Durham, NC

5d • 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. You will manage inventory, support production schedules, and coordinate specialized shipments in an efficient and compliant supply chain environment. The role is based onsite in Durham, North Carolina, and follows a 2/2/3 shift from 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Novartis does not provide relocation support for this role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• At least two years of warehouse, materials management, or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience 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 in enterprise resource planning systems.
• Support manufacturing material requests and fulfill production-related inventory needs in a timely manner.
• 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 to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while supporting daily operations.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves
• Performance-based cash incentive
• Potential eligibility for annual equity awards, depending on role level

What This Job Offers

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