Manufacturing Support Technician I/II Weigh & Dispense

ACTalent; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Support Technician I/II for the RTP/Morrisville, NC area. This onsite contract role supports weighing, dispensing, staging, and material handling in a regulated biopharma environment.

Responsibilities include inventory management, receiving materials, and ensuring documentation and SOP adherence to GMP standards. The role requires 2+ years in warehouse operations and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in warehouse operations or related field.
• 1+ year in warehouse/material handling/logistics preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and document accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Onsite Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Onsite work in RTP/Morrisville, NC to support biopharma manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support weigh and dispense operations per SOPs.
• Stage and deliver materials for manufacturing on time.
• Manage material receipts, organization, and inventory records.
• Verify material identity, quantities, and documentation.
• Use ERP and barcode systems for material tracking.
• Maintain cGMP/GDP compliant documentation.
• Keep work areas clean and inspection-ready.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and others.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Material handling

GMP

Documentation

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Barcode systems

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Support Technician I/II Weigh & Dispense Job Description

The Manufacturing Support Technician I/II Weigh & Dispense supports material preparation, weigh and dispense, and staging activities within a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role manages the day-to-day flow of raw materials and consumables into manufacturing by receiving and staging materials, weighing and dispensing according to established procedures, maintaining accurate inventory and documentation, and ensuring production teams have the materials they need to execute scheduled manufacturing activities. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in warehouse operations, material handling, manufacturing support, or GMP production who want to build a career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support daily weigh and dispense operations, including preparation and dispensing of raw materials according to approved procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Stage, kit, and deliver materials and consumables required for manufacturing operations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Receive, organize, move, and maintain materials within designated warehouse and manufacturing support areas.
• Verify material identity, quantities, labels, and associated documentation prior to use to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform material transactions and maintain accurate inventory records within applicable electronic inventory, ERP, barcode, or material tracking systems.
• Support movement and transfer of materials between warehouse, weigh and dispense, and manufacturing areas while following established material handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Perform inventory checks and assist with resolving material or inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready work areas that meet safety and quality standards.
• Follow established safety, quality, and material handling procedures at all times.
• Communicate material availability, shortages, or discrepancies to appropriate team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and other support functions to maintain efficient production operations.
• Complete required training and maintain qualification to perform assigned activities in the manufacturing support environment.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 02+ years of experience in warehouse operations, manufacturing, material handling, logistics, production, or a related environment.
• At least 1+ year of experience in warehouse, material handling, logistics, inventory, or manufacturing is strongly desired.
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures and SOPs and complete required documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, particularly in documentation and inventory control.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Comfortable staging, moving, and weighing materials in a production support setting.
• Reliable availability to work MondayFriday day shift and maintain consistent onsite presence.
• Ability to work onsite MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:30 PM.
• Capability to verify material identity, quantities, labels, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences manufacturing environment.
• Experience with weigh and dispense, material staging, kitting, warehousing, inventory control, or manufacturing support.
• Familiarity with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Experience using inventory management, ERP, barcode, or electronic material tracking systems.
• Experience weighing, dispensing, labeling, or handling raw materials used in manufacturing.
• BioWork or similar biomanufacturing training is a plus.
• BioWork/BTEC cGMP coursework is preferred for entry-level weigh-and-dispense candidates without prior GMP experience.

Work Environment

This role is based 100% onsite in the RTP / Morrisville, NC area and operates within a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing and warehouse environment. The schedule is MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:30 PM, providing a consistent day-shift work pattern. The position is structured as a contract role. The work involves frequent interaction with warehouse storage areas, weigh and dispense rooms, and manufacturing support spaces, using inventory management, ERP, barcode, and other electronic material tracking systems. The environment emphasizes adherence to cGMP, GDP, safety, and quality standards, with clean, organized, and inspection-ready work areas and a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and other support functions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morrisville,NC. About Actalent

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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