Forklift Operator

bdx; Four Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a leading medical technology company seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move products within the distribution center. You will unload, put away, pick pallets, and replenish stock using material handling equipment.

Responsibilities include operating high reach/counterbalance forklifts, using RF scanners and WMS for inventory control, and adhering to safety procedures. Cross-training and backup support are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of relevant distribution experience is required in lieu of diploma.
• Intermediate experience with high-reach or counterbalance forklifts is required.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport palletized product within the distribution center (unload, put away double deep, bulk and full pallet pick, load, replenishment).
• Operate material handling equipment including high reach, counterbalance, electric pallet jack, and dock stocker.
• Use RF Scanner and WMS to ensure inventory accuracy and track products throughout the site.
• Ensure product integrity while performing all tasks.
• Follow site safety procedures, including required PPE (safety vest, safety shoes).
• Cross train and provide backup support when required.

Skills

Forklift certification

Read distribution docs

MHE operation

RF scanner usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year relevant distribution experience

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate movement of products within the distributioncenter.

Job Responsibilities:

• Transport palletized product within the distribution center (unload, put away double deep, bulk and

• full pallet pick, load, replenishment)

• Operate material handling equipment, including high reach, counterbalance, electric pallet jack,

• and dock stocker.

• Use RF Scanner and WMS to ensure inventory accuracy and track products throughout the site.

• Ensure product integrity while performing all tasks.

• Follow site safety procedures, including required PPE (safety vest, safety shoes).

• Cross train and become knowledgeable in other areas. Provide backup support when required.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

• 1 year of relevant experience, required in lieu of High School Diploma or GED.

• Intermediate experience with either a high reach or counterbalance required.

• Experience with Manhattan WMS, preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to obtain a forklift certification within 2 days of employment.

• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents in English.

• Ability to operate MHE and use an RF scanner.

• Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.

• General distribution knowledge.

• Basic computer skills.

• Strong initiative and drive for results.

Physical Demands: (if applicable)
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990 and applicable state and local laws. While performing this job, the associate is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or typewhich can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers. The associate may occasionally berequired to climb. The job may require lifting over 50lbs in some areas but not all. Associate must have normal field of vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye and must have hearing sufficient to safely operate MHE [Material Handling Equipment] in a manufacturing/distribution environment.

Work Environment: (if applicable)
The noise level is moderate to loud. There will almost always be exposure to work near moving
mechanical equipment, exposure to precarious situations. Occasionally the position will have exposure tofumes/airborne particles. This role may require a mandatory medical evaluation in compliance with BD’s obligations under applicable occupational health and safety laws.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Four Oaks