Weigh & Dispense Associate III

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid vacation time and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Fujifilm in North Carolina is seeking a Weigh and Dispense Associate III to prepare and kit consumables and materials for cGMP process execution. You will interact with Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Planning teams to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires on-site work with potential on-call duties, strong attention to detail, and adherence to safety and ALCOA principles. Training and process improvement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or
• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or
• BA/BS with 0-2 years of relevant manufacturing experience or
• Equivalent military training/experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain cGMP and cGDP compliance and uphold ethics and integrity.
• Weigh and dispense materials and document steps in logbooks.
• Operate and calibrate production equipment safely.
• Record goods issuance/receipts in SAP and PASX MES and reconcile inventory.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Planning teams.
• Lead safety walks and GEMBA activities to improve processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

On-site work

Safety consciousness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree

BA/BS degree

Tools

SAP

PASX (MES)

Job description

Position Overview

The Weigh and Dispense Associate III is primarily responsible for the preparation and kitting of consumable and raw materials for cGMP process execution in Manufacturing. This role involves interaction with Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Planning, and Asset Planning to ensure successful operations. Responsibilities include weighing and dispensing materials, delivering goods to manufacturing, and handling return reconciliation when necessary. The Associate is required to work standard business hours, with potential for on-call duties and emergency response to maintain operational success.

Job Description

Major Accountabilities:

• Maintains cGMP compliance, upholds ethical responsibilities in manufacturing, and exemplifies honesty and integrity at all times.
• Maintains cGDP compliance and adheres to ALCOA principles.
• Maintains a safe and welcoming work environment, employing the 5S strategy to ensure tidiness and audit readiness.
• Ensures the safe and efficient use of company resources, including the operation of powered industrial vehicles, to maintain workplace safety.
• Executes and properly documents weigh and dispense processing steps in associated logbook and paper record.
• Acts as an SME for the execution of Management planned weigh and dispense activities including transport and tech transfer to/from Manufacturing and Warehouse.
• Records but also regularly evaluates the execution of goods issuance, goods receipt, and transfer in ERP solutions including SAP and PASX (MES) to ensure activities are fully complete.
• Attends advanced training to enhance proficiency in all supply chain and manufacturing-related activities, continuously improving skill, knowledge, and leadership propensity.
• Leads department GEMBA and safety walks.
• Operates general production equipment, including flow hood, floor scale, and analytical scale. Regularly evaluates general production equipment to ensure calibration compliance is maintained.
• Performs daily cleaning and sanitization of responsible areas. Regularly evaluates cleaning and sanitization activities to ensure adequate supply.
• Performs cycle counting and reconciliation activities in responsible areas to ensure and maintain accurate physical and system inventory. Resolves cycle count and inventory discrepancies with a proactive approach, identifying root cause and aiding to implement corrective action.
• Collaborates as needed with intercompany departments including Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Planning, and Asset Planning.
• Collaborates with leadership to improve processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties, as assigned. Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to manage additional responsibility with expertise.

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential for this role
• Required to work on-site standard business hours (with potential for on-call duties and emergency response)
• Advanced understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Advanced knowledge of the operation of assigned equipment
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, pivot and adjust plans accordingly
• Ability to think critically and have superior problem-solving skills.
• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Understanding of safety and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to assist with operations, learn, and ask questions.
• Ability to document and follow technical instructions
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and document them.
• Ability to assist in troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing run cadence and order of shift activities
• Some materials management experience.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant manufacturing environment experience OR
• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing environment experience OR
• BA/BS degree with 0-2 years of relevant manufacturing environment experience OR
• Equivalent military training/ experience

Preferred Education & Experience Requirements:

• Internal or after training, qualified on a support area
• Bioworks or BTEC Capstone cGMP coursework preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to discern audible cues
• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, up to 240 minutes
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 240 minutes
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.

Our programs are designed to focus on maintainingand enhancing all pillars of health with arobustbenefitspackageincluding medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account withcompany contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employeeassistanceprograms and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance withpaid vacation time, sick time,and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).