Job Description Summary

Transport, organize, supply, and sustain proper inventory levels for components and materials supporting production execution activities.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Join BD as a Production Material Handler! Transport, organize, supply, and sustain accurate inventory levels for components and materials supporting production execution activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate hand truck or forklift as required to provide materials to production area.  Use hand truck to move materials within a production area.  Perform forklift safety checks and complete safety checklist daily.

• Observe all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).

• Complete Kanban Milk Runs as required to keep SLBCS, FGL & PBBCS PAH lines operating with necessary materials to maintain production as advised by production planning and department leadership. 

• Maintain production order integrity for all materials received, transferred and returned using SAP and Apriso.

• Remove empty containers to trash area.  Put trash in trash compactor and operate compactor.  Maintain cleanliness of work area.

• Requisition materials from warehouse as required using SAP and/or Apriso.

• Check all materials delivered for accurate LPs, item, count and condition prior to acceptance.  Store incoming materials neatly in Kanban by storage plan.

• Perform partial confirmations and final confirmations for finished goods.  Move finished goods pallets into pre-sterile area or finished goods' warehouse as appropriate.

• Prepares pallets by strapping and installing corner posts.

• Moves finished goods out of production area to rework area and to case pack area as required.

• Verifies good and waste quantities for each pallet reworked and completes vital transaction prior to    the transfer of pallets from the manufacturing department.

• Aligns with applicable V specs, SPP’s and departmental procedures.

• Supports other operations within the department.

• Performs cycle counts and physical inventories using Apriso and SAP.

• Relieve for breaks as vital.

• Make bar code labels using the Zebra Printer System.

• Fill out component lot sheets.

• Retrieve BIs from the BI Storage refrigerator in VMS at the beginning of each batch.

•  Count BIs and verify there are 26 BIs per bag and give to line stacker PAs.

•  Verify the accurate amount of BIs (26) was used on each batch.

•  When product goes on Hold or is scrapped, log product information to include batch #, PO #, Reason, Quantity and destination in Hold Book located on Material Handler’s table.

•  Maintain current revision production form copies for each area.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform the job at acceptable standards.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing or warehouse experience

• On-the-job training will be required (willing to complete one month on-the-job training period)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer Literacy required

• Proficiency with SAP and Apriso desired

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. preferred

• Willing & able to train and certify on a forklift

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or technical drawing preferred

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and FDA regulations.  

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls, and office equipment. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• BD is a smoke-free campus.  Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas.  We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

• False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals.  Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. 

• Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

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