HAZMAT Control Operator I

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Clayton
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do. What we offer you: Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition Assistance Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral Awards At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters. The Position Perform all aspects of truck & bulk liquid unloading to support all operations at API-US facility, including Raw Materials & Solvents, Utilities, Purification, Fermentation, Recovery & Warehouse operations. As part of a high performing work team, ensure bulk liquid (including solvents & raw materials) is delivered into API-US systems throughout the tank farm, utility belt & production receiving areas. Additionally, perform duties in SAP/ERP Inventory Control, including material put-away. Relationships Reports to Manager, RMS & Utilities Operations. Essential Functions Loading & unloading product from trucks, tankers & ISO ContainersOperating pumps & valves; blending & mixing chemicals & products as needed during offloadsHandling, labelling & storage of hazardous & non-hazardous materialsProcess material handling operations for hazardous materials in drum, pallet & IBC configurationsEnsure all material movements are performed timely & accurately in SAP/ERPVisual & PH inspection on rainwater prior to pumping out containment areas on an as needed basisPerform weekly PH probe calibrations utilizing MES/DeltaVReplace solvent & boundary filters, based on planned maintenance schedules maintained in SAPPartner with warehouse sampling operations in completion of tasks as appropriateDaily inspections of the equipment used in offloading chemicals & materialsAdhering to all plant health, safety & environmental guidelines, policies & proceduresKeeping work area clean throughout shiftMaintain up to date training statusWork in a safe & environmentally responsible mannerOther accountabilities, as assigned Physical Requirements Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role. Qualifications High School diploma/GED, requiredAS degree in related field, or equivalent industrial, military, or vocational training to include a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical & control systems, desiredHAZWOPER certification &/or relevant training, desiredMinimum of two (2) year of truck/bulk liquid unloading or warehousing or equivalent, preferably in a Regulatory Inspected Facility, GMP warehouse or pharmaceutical industry, requiredBasic math skills, including knowledge of metric system, requiredComputer competencies required, including basic Microsoft knowledge: Outlook & Word, preferredKnowledge of SAP/ERP to include entry level Warehouse tasks, desiredGood written & verbal communication skills, requiredAbility to read, write legibly & understand all department documentation, requiredTraining or experience demonstrating an understanding of risks inherent to processing, handling & storage of hazardous materials, preferredAbility to operate stand-up & sit-down forklifts after applicable training & maintain appropriate licensure, preferredAbility to drive non-CDL box truck or similar vehicle for movement of materials on site, requiredAbility to navigate & operate MES & Delta V operating systems, preferredGood organizational skills, preferredAbility to execute a work plan & adapt to changes in schedule rapidly, preferred We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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