Novartis Posted August 12, 2026

Warehouse Operator (Shift Base)

Carlsbad, United States Regular
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for keeping GMP records of all materials and products received, stocked, packaged, and shipped at Novartis Radioligand Therapies manufacturing facility in Carlsbad California. They are responsible for providing the correct materials to the production team and finish-good product to couriers inclusive of appropriate labeling within scheduled time frames, and in accordance with local Novartis, RLT site procedures and policies. They will also maintain the correct inventory levels for the manufacturing site.

#LI- OnsiteLocation: Carlsbad, United StatesRelocation Support: This role is based in Carlsbad, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessibleShift: 12-hour shift(s) Sunday to Tuesday, 6:00AM - 7:00PM / 10:00AM – 11:00PM alternating Wednesdays, or Thursday - Saturday 6:00AM - 7:00PM / 10:00AM-11:00PM, (Wednesday alternating every other week). Periodic mandatory overtime may be necessary to ensure process continuity and completionKey Responsibilities: Accurate and timely data entry for GxP documents and ERP transactions. Preparation of shipping, receiving, storage and processing of goods including but not limited to performing periodic inventory cycle & spot counts, reconciliation of discrepancies, and staging of material for production purposes. Load and offload trucks by using industrial equipment and transfer of material to proper storage areas on site and nearby satellite warehouse. Inspect and verify material, labels and documents for completeness and accuracy.Actively participate and support all sitewide and cross-functional team projects and initiatives, including supports to create Standard Operating Procedures, Scopes of Work, Training, and other Supply Chain & Operational tasks. Ability to operate all applicable radiation detection equipment training on site for radioactive material handling, receipt and shipment. Need to complete applicable required job specific training, cGMP, HS&E, Dangerous Goods, etcSupport both Direct/In-direct material ordering and maintaining inventory of warehouse supplies in conjunction with Supply Chain Planning and Procurement. Coordinate the pickup and destruction of both Non-hazardous waste with the completion of DOT & IATA certification training program. Utilize computer systems to reconcile and track materials: MS Dynamics 365, SAP S4 Hana, UPS, FedEx, etc.Able to lift up to 25-50 pounds individually, based on average material handling on site.Will be cross trained and responsible for packaging operations to support the site finish-good product delivery process.Be able to record and organize Supply Chain logistic related documentation neat and accurately on site.Familiar and capable of using MS office suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.Operation of Company owned/leased vehicles and Powered Industrial Trucks for inventory transfer between nearby satellite warehouse.Essential Requirements:High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or undergraduate degree in business or science related field is preferred.Minimum 1-2 year experience in Distribution, Warehousing, or Manufacturing in a highly regulated healthcare industry.Hazardous shipping training a plus.Must be able to work in a flexible schedule, supporting a 24/7 production operation.Proficient Microsoft Office and Computer skills.Knowledge of procurement/inventory management systems and procedures.Excellent customer service skills; display a professional can-do attitude.Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for safety, quality, and site protocols/policies/procedures. Benefits & Rewards:The salary for this position is expected to range between:, $19.75 and $36.68, per hour.The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Carlsbad, United States
Employment type
Regular

How this role compares

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We currently track 1527 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 125 biopharma companies.

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125Companies hiring similar roles
44Countries represented

Salary context

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This roleSubject $20/hr – $37/hr (≈ $41,080–$76,294/yr)
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Peer group range $0 – $540,400 (median $140,000)

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Senior251
Manager165
Principal79
Associate68
Director64
Associate Director44
Senior Director21
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Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 1527 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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