Job Description Summary

Operates powered industrial forklifts including warehouse narrow aisles (operator rides at varied heights, therefore must not be afraid of heights) to move, stack, load, and unload material and products within or between departments.

Job Description

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 Med Tech 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.

Night Shift D-Crew

Hours 7pm to 7am

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely operates powered industrial forklifts in a warehouse and a high traffic production environment. Operator must carry out to detailed policies and procedures including but not limited to safety inspections, GMP requirements, use of safety equipment.

• Forklift operator runs manufacturing material kitting areas through an electronic manufacturing execution system. Tools include a handheld RF scanner, work orders, barcodes, locations, and license plates. Primary responsibility is to maintain sufficient supply of raw materials, molded components, and subassemblies to ensure a continuous flow of production.

• Forklift operator must harmonize with production personnel to resolve timing of product changes to ensure timely delivery of new materials and accurate returns of old materials to the warehouse. Forklift operator must unwrap pallets being placed on production floor and remove scrap bins from manufacturing areas. Forklift operator must also prepare bulk non-sterile products for shipment by stretch wrapping pallets and placing in appropriate location on the shipping floor.

• Additional duties include stocking stopper room, stocking manufacturing label cabinets, transports manufacturing scrap product to reclamation, transports molded components to storage areas, restacking and preparing safety glide needle bulk bins for shipment to the Columbus plant. Supports additional logistics functions such as loads box room, removes finished goods to e-beam holding area, and assists or backs up receiving personnel when required. Follows all quality procedures for non-conforming materials and special handling requirements.

• Maintains good housekeeping of warehouse, material kitting areas, and receiving dock. Notifies supervisor of problems and damages.

• Proactively participate in problem solving methods through CI activities, (Blitz’s, Kaizens, KAS)

• Operators must optimally agree with the others to ensure effective shift transfer and communication.

• Support business needs by working overtime as vital to satisfy schedule requirement

Education and / or Experience:

• HS Diploma/GED OR 2 years of industrial/manufacturing related experience
• Prior Forklift experience

Safety

• Participate fully to achieve the department’s safety goals.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Hold self-accountable to follow all safety policies & procedures.

• Debrief accidents and implement solutions to eliminate root cause.

• Hold team members to safety standards/regulations & policies.

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 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 CT - Canaan:

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