Weigh & Dispense Associate III

Fujifilm•Research Triangle Park, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Weigh and Dispense Associate III prepares and kits consumable and raw materials for cGMP manufacturing processes. The role works with Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Planning, and Asset Planning to support operations, including weighing and dispensing materials, delivering goods to Manufacturing, and reconciling returns when needed. The position is on-site during standard business hours, with potential on-call duties and emergency response responsibilities. The Associate maintains cGMP and cGDP compliance, follows ALCOA principles, and supports a safe, orderly, audit-ready workplace through 5S practices. The role executes and documents processing and materials transactions, serves as a subject matter expert for planned weigh-and-dispense activities and related transport or tech transfer, and uses ERP systems including SAP and PASX (MES). The Associate also operates and monitors production equipment, performs cleaning and sanitization, manages inventory and cycle counts, and contributes to troubleshooting and continuous improvement. This role requires accuracy, attention to detail, sound communication and time-management skills, and the ability to adapt and solve problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Minimum qualifications can be met through a high school diploma/GED plus four or more years of relevant manufacturing experience; an associate degree plus two or more years; a BA/BS degree plus zero to two years; or equivalent military training or experience. The work environment may require respiratory protection and includes physical tasks such as prolonged standing or sitting, working at heights, operating machinery, and moving objects up to 33 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and 4+ years of relevant manufacturing environment experience; or associate degree and 2+ years; or BA/BS degree and 0–2 years; or equivalent military training/experience.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Advanced understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Advanced knowledge of assigned equipment operation.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and adjust plans as needed.
Critical thinking, superior problem-solving, and strong troubleshooting skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Understanding of safety and standard operating procedures.
Ability to assist with operations, learn, ask questions, troubleshoot, and follow and document technical instructions.
Basic understanding of manufacturing run cadence and order of shift activities.
Some materials management experience.
Ability to work on-site during standard business hours, with potential on-call duties and emergency response.
Ability to discern audible cues.
Ability to perform tasks with 20/20 corrected vision and visual acuity, including distinguishing colors.
Ability to stand for up to 240 minutes and sit for up to 240 minutes.
Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures.
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
Ability to perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Ability to move objects up to 33 pounds.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach for materials 18–60 inches high, and use twisting motions.
Ability to work at heights greater than 4 feet.
Ability to work in an environment that may necessitate respiratory protection.

Nice To Haves

Qualification in a support area of Bioworks or BTEC, either internally or after training.
cGMP coursework through the BTEC Capstone.

Responsibilities

Maintain cGMP compliance, ethical manufacturing practices, honesty, and integrity.
Maintain cGDP compliance and adhere to ALCOA principles.
Maintain a safe and welcoming work environment using 5S practices to ensure tidiness and audit readiness.
Use company resources safely and efficiently, including operating powered industrial vehicles.
Execute and document weigh-and-dispense processing steps in associated logbooks and paper records.
Act as a subject matter expert for planned weigh-and-dispense activities, including transport and tech transfer to and from Manufacturing and Warehouse.
Record and regularly evaluate goods issuance, goods receipt, and transfer transactions in ERP solutions, including SAP and PASX (MES), to ensure completion.
Attend advanced training to improve proficiency in supply chain and manufacturing activities, skills, knowledge, and leadership.
Lead department GEMBA and safety walks.
Operate general production equipment, including flow hoods, floor scales, and analytical scales.
Evaluate production equipment regularly to ensure calibration compliance.
Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of responsible areas and evaluate whether supplies are adequate.
Perform cycle counting and reconciliation to maintain accurate physical and system inventory.
Investigate inventory and cycle-count discrepancies, identify root causes, and help implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Planning, and Asset Planning as needed.
Work with leadership to improve processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other assigned duties and manage additional responsibilities with flexibility and expertise.