Distribution Representative

BD; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Representative to support daily warehouse operations. You will receive, inspect, and process shipments, prepare outgoing orders, and maintain accurate records using company systems.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of shipping/receiving experience, strong math and problem-solving skills, and basic computer knowledge (Word/Excel/Access). The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and organized inventory control.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1-2 years shipping or receiving in manufacturing or retail/warehouse clerical roles.
• Skills: basic math, problem solving, computer literacy (Word, Excel, Access) and knowledge of database software.
• Telecommunications: familiarity with call center software.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare, package, palletize outgoing shipments for accuracy, safety, and timely delivery.
• Load and unload packages using proper equipment and safety procedures.
• Record received products in the database and ensure paperwork is accurate.
• Process and document returned products per company guidelines.
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders as directed, including labeling and postage.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety in accordance with policies.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Shipping and Receiving Representative is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including palletizing, shipping/receiving, processing returns and order processing. This role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Shipping and Receiving Representative is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including palletizing, shipping/receiving, processing returns and order processing. This role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive, Inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.

2. Prepare, package, palletize outgoing shipments for accuracy, safety, and timely delivery.

3. Load and unload packages using proper equipment and safety procedures.

4. Receives product deliveries and ensures paperwork associated with the product order is accurate.

5. Inspect, process and document all returned products according to company guidelines.

6. Properly inputs received products into the database systems as needed.

7. Receiving medical supply/products from distributors and/or suppliers and arranging or placing in Warehouse per organizational and departmental needs

8. Pick, Pack and prepare customer orders as directed by supervisor and per company polices; this may include packing, sealing, labeling, and affixing postage to customer medical supply orders for shipping while using work devices such as hand tools, scanners, and software tools.

Inventory:

1. Maintain organized storage of products.

2. Identify and report inventory discrepancies to manager.

Warehouse Support:

1. Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse areas, including quarantine areas and palletizing zones.

2. Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, rolling stairs, and scanners safely.

3. Adhere to company policies, OSHA standards, and warehouse safety requirements.

Administrative Support:

1. Provide administrative support including data entry, record keeping, and communication tracking, as needed.

ANCILLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participating in general warehouse maintenance and organization

2. Operating step ladders and hand trucks within safety specifications

3. Maintains a safe work environment according to all department procedures.

4. Performing other duties and responsibilities as requested, directed, or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS

a. Education: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).

b. Experience: 1‐2 years Shipping or Receiving experience in a manufacturing or retail environment and/or inventory/warehouse clerical experience.

c. Skills:

1. Math: Intermediate level math skills, Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, proportions, and percentages.

2. Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

3. Computer: Knowledge of Word Processing software, Excel, Access and/or other database software.

4. Telecommunications: ability to utilize or knowledge of call center telecommunications software

d. Licensure or Certifications required: No certifications needed.

WORK REQUIREMENT

1. Ability to work day shifts 8:30 a.m-5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, kneel, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

2. Must be able to remain in a constant stationary standing position.

3. Position requires frequent movement around the facility with constant work in between.

4. Occasionally operates hand truck.

5. Frequently uses shipping tools such as a tape gun, stapler, pen, packing inflation machine and box cutter.

6. Frequently ascends/descends, works on top of a step ladder in order to pick customer orders and restock supplies received.

7. Occasionally moves, transports, positions, and/or places medical supply shipments weighing up to 50 pounds across warehouse for various organizational and shipment needs

8. Occasionally positions self and reaches to pull medical supply shipments in the warehouse including on lower-level shelving and in cramped corners/spaces.

9. Must be able to detect, determine, identify, observe, and inspect medical supply product packaging, serial numbers, identification text, and supplier information within short and long distances.10. On occasion this position will communicate with other department members that have inquiries regarding the status of a customer’s supply order. The ability to exchange accurate information in these instances is needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee performs tasks in a temperature controlled office environment under normal office conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment involves minimal exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

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Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA TN - Johnson City