Production Operator Runner-Bactec

Becton Dickinson; Cayey (PR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) in Cayey, Puerto Rico, is seeking a manufacturing operator to start-up and operate packaging equipment, maintain quality, and document proper records. You will perform set-up, cleaning, and pallet handling while following approved procedures to ensure efficient production.

Role emphasizes safety, Lean participation, and compliance with QSR/ISO standards in a fast-paced healthcare manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Active participation in Lean Activities.
• Maintains quality and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Starts-up equipment following approved procedures and monitors product quality.
• Performs machine setup, cleaning, and ensures equipment is in good condition.
• Operates labeling/packaging equipment and handles palletizer processes.
• Prepares BACTEC pallets and moves/stores them in the Warehouse.
• Notifies supervisor of deviations and assists with troubleshooting.
• Participates in Lean activities and adheres to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Lean

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Responsibilities:

• 1. Starts-up the equipment following approved procedures. Monitors quality of products.
• 2. Performs machine work following approved procedures and in accordance with QSR, ISO and safety regulations. Records required information in the Batch Control Record (BCR) in a neat and orderly manner.
• 3. Performs set-up and cleaning of equipment, including the palletizer machine. Maintains equipment under responsibility in good conditions.
• 4. Operates manufacturing equipment (labeling/packaging), as required.
• 5. Prepares the BACTEC pallets, moves them to Warehouse and stores in the Warehouse locations.
• 6. Notifies Shift Leader or Manufacturing Facilitator of any deviation from normal operation. Assists in troubleshooting and in performing corrective action for equipment malfunction or breakdown.
• 7. At the packaging area is required to: a) Maintain own areas, including the Robotic palletizer machines clean and in an orderly manner. b) Produce BACTEC configurations according with requirements from the Planner. c) Prepare finished goods by shrink wrapping and placing corner boards. d) Perform product reconciliation per pallet and proper documentation in appropriate BCR. e) Identify the finished pallets according with procedures. f) Move finished product to Warehouse following safety rules and ensuring proper handling of the electric pallet jack and product. g) Inspect and document inspection of the electrical pallets’ jacks and forklifts equipment prior its use. h) Operate lifting and moving equipment following safety rules and ensuring proper handling of electric pallet jack and forklift. i) Move materials for packaging operation from Warehouse to the manufacturing lines (i.e., corrugated cases, wood pallets, and others.), as needed.
• 8. Records information in appropriate documentation in an orderly and neat fashion. Deals with routine situations with occasional variables that require interpretation.
• 9. Active participation in Lean Activities.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED

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?

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.

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA PR Cayey - Vicks Drive Additional Locations Work Shift US BD PR 6p-630a SMFSKWT (United States of America)

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.