Production Material Handler

BD; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to advancing health through innovative technology. In this role, you'll manage inventory and support production activities, ensuring the smooth operation of essential processes. You'll operate equipment like forklifts and hand trucks while adhering to safety and quality standards. This position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and you can grow professionally. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and material handling.
• Familiarity with SAP or Apriso is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand truck or forklift to provide materials to production.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and perform safety checks.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Forklift Operation

SAP

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zebra Printer System

Apriso

Job description

Job Description Summary

Transact, transport, organize, supply, and sustain proper inventory levels for components and materials supporting production execution activities. Day Shift (A) from 7am-7pm on a rotating schedule.

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.

Essential Functions

1. 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.
2. Observe all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).
3. Complete Kanban Milk Runs as required to keep SLBCS, FGL & PBBCS PA lines operating with necessary materials to maintain production as directed by production planning and department leadership.
4. Maintain production order integrity for all materials received, transferred and returned using SAP and Apriso.
5. Remove empty containers to trash area. Put trash in trash compactor and operate compactor. Maintain cleanliness of work area.
6. Requisition materials from warehouse as required using SAP and/or Apriso.
7. Check all materials delivered for correct LPs, item, count and condition prior to acceptance. Store incoming materials neatly in Kanban by storage plan.
8. Perform partial confirmations and final confirmations for finished goods. Move finished goods pallets into pre-sterile area or finished goods' warehouse as appropriate.
9. Prepares pallets by strapping and installing corner posts.
10. Moves finished goods out of production area to rework area and to case pack area as required.
11. Verifies good and waste quantities for each pallet reworked and completes vital transaction prior to the transfer of pallets from the manufacturing department.
12. Aligns with applicable V specs, SPP’s and departmental procedures.
13. Supports other operations within the department.
14. Performs cycle counts and physical inventories using Apriso and SAP.
15. Relieve for breaks as vital.
16. Make bar code labels using the Zebra Printer System.
17. Fill out component lot sheets.
18. Retrieve BIs from the BI Storage refrigerator in VMS at the beginning of each batch.
19. Count BIs and verify there are 26 BIs per bag and give to line stacker PAs.
20. Verify the proper amount of BIs (26) was used on each batch.
21. 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.
22. Maintain current revision production form copies for each area.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous Warehouse Experience
• Computer Skills required
• SAP or Apriso experience a plus

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.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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.