Warehouse Operator

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Warehouse Operator - Salem, Virginia

Pay Range: $20–$22 per hour
Application deadline: May 12, 2026

The Role & Your Impact

As our newest Warehouse Operator, you will contribute directly to smooth warehouse and shipping operations. Your work helps ensure that products are handled safely, shipped accurately, and supported by clear documentation.

In this role, you will:

• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and spoken English with teammates and external partners

• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented warehouse environment

• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and purchase order records

• Operate UPS and FedEx shipping software

• Apply continuous improvement principles to enhance efficiency

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with safety regulations

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently

• Ability to operate a forklift safely and successfully complete required forklift training and driving tests

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more unassisted

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues

• Ability to read and follow directions, procedures, and safety guidelines

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with teammates

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

• Basic ability to use SAP and Microsoft platforms (training provided)

• Sound judgment in administrative, procedural, and employment-related decisions

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required, the following are considered a plus:

• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

• Box truck driving experience

What We Offer

At Novonesis, we support our employees both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a collaborative workplace that values safety, continuous improvement, and growth.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

This is an on-site role based in Salem, Virginia. The position involves:

• Regular physical activity including standing, handling objects, typing, and talking

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs

• Stooping, kneeling, or crouching as needed

• Visual requirements including close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Working in a warehouse environment while following prescribed safety regulations

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career