Entrylevel Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Dunn, NC

About the Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk's 50,000 employees.

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one

Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee 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 warehouse inventory control activities for NNPILP-IFP with an emphasis on material support processes within the warehouse, aseptic production, & finished production. Ensure quality of product through quantity verification & temperature monitoring.

Relationships

Supervisor, Material Support.

Essential Functions

• Physical inventory of warehouse ambient & cold storage locations in accordance with the warehouse cycle counting schedule
• Utilization of automated reports for analysis of material staging locations, material return locations, pick order fulfilment, & material consumption by aseptic & finished production lines
• Support accounting audits for on-site & off-site warehouse locations
• Perform system maintenance on ERP & WMS systems
• Utilization of ERP & WMS for material movement transactions, inventory adjustments, & process verifications of warehouse processes
• Lead systematic problem-solving efforts relating to material inventory & material consumption discrepancies
• Lead process improvement efforts relating to site trends in material inventory, material transactions & material consumption
• Other 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 colour 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 graduate or equivalent required, Associate's Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience, preferably in a GMP warehouse or pharmaceutical industry required
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience with a computerized inventory system such as SAP or PASX required
• Ability to read, write legibly, & understand all department documentation required
• Basic math skills including knowledge of metric system preferred
• Computer competencies required basic Microsoft Office knowledge: Outlook, Power Point, Teams & Word required
• Experience with automated warehousing solutions preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles/Six Sigma required
• Good written & verbal communications skills preferred
• Training or experience to demonstrate an understanding of the risks inherent to the processing, handling & storage of hazardous materials preferred
• Ability to operate stand-up & sit-down forklifts preferred
• Willing to learn Lean manufacturing concepts through completion of cLEAN Basic & 1 Star training preferred
• Good organizational skills preferred
• Ability to execute a work plan & adapt to changes in the schedule preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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.