Material Handler

1000 Becton, Dickinson and Company; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) seeks a Material Handler to transport, organize, and sustain accurate inventory for production. The role involves forklift operation, material delivery, and maintaining production order integrity using SAP and Apriso.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, with strong mathematical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Safety and quality procedures must be followed on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Must have competent mathematical skills to calculate production order information and quantities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with others.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint/Outlook/Excel/Word/Access).
• Must be able to maneuver forklifts safely in tight areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and hand truck to deliver materials to production areas.
• Move materials within production areas and perform safety checks.
• Maintain Kanban and production order integrity using SAP/Apriso.
• Count and verify materials, store incoming items, and participate in cycle counts.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Multi-tasking

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Apriso

Microsoft Office

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate hand truck or forklift 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 directed 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 accurately 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.
• Align 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 necessary.
• 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.
• Maintain current revision production form copies for each area.
• Verify the proper amount of BIs (26) was used on each batch.
• When product goes on Hold or is scrapped, log product: Batch #, PO #, Reason, Quantity and destination in Hold Book located on Material Handler’s table.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. (if hired after 6/1/00) Internal transfers exempted
• Proficient in Microsoft Software (Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, Access)
• 2 years of Manufacturing Experience
• Must have competent mathematical skills to calculate production order information to include quantities to assign to and take away from production orders.
• Handle and comprehend multiple tasks at all times.
• Optimally communicate and work with others.
• Be able to maneuver forklifts in tight areas safely.

Desired Skills:

• 3+ years of Manufacturing Experience
• Proficient in SAP

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Required Skills

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA SC - Sumter Additional Locations Work Shift We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible. 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.