Material Handler

bdx; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Material Handler to transport, organize, and supply materials supporting production at our Sumter, SC facility. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, performing safety checks, and maintaining inventory using SAP and Apriso.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED; forklift experience is preferred (6–12 months). You will participate in cycle counts, ensure material readiness for production, and adhere to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred (6–12 months).
• Must follow safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand truck or forklift to supply materials to production.
• Perform daily forklift safety checks and complete safety checklist.
• Maintain Kanban and ensure material availability for production lines.
• Verify materials upon delivery for correct LPs, item, count and condition.
• Requisition materials from warehouse using SAP and/or Apriso.
• Move finished goods pallets between areas and assist with case packing as needed.
• Contribute to cycle counts and physical inventories using Apriso and SAP.
• Keep work area clean and organized and document batch information.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Material Handler will transport, organize, supply, and sustain proper inventory levels for components and materials supporting production execution activities.

Responsibilities:

• 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 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 correct 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 necessary transaction prior to the transfer of pallets from the manufacturing department.
• Complies 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.
• Verify the proper 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.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• 6-12 months of experience forklift operating experience
• Workkeys:
• Applied Mathematics - 4
• Locating Information - 4
• Observation - 4

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 SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

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