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Forklift Driver (SPIN Material Handler)

BD
USA CT - Canaan, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Mar 2025

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Job Description Summary

A Shift - 7:00am-7:00pm

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 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. 

A Shift - 7:00am-7:00pm

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Machine Operation 

    • 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. 

    • Uses forklift to safely and efficiently move pallets, coordinate bulk equipment movement to maintain optimal line efficiency. 

    • Assists operators in manually loading and unloading products. 

    • Completes general housekeeping necessary to comply with quality standards in medical device manufacturing facility.  

    • Prepares product for manual/automated processing. 

    • Supports loading/unloading product from/to trailers. 

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

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

    • Safety 

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

    • Maintain a clean and safe work environment. 

    • Holds 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. 

    • Other duties as required to support the needs of the business. 

Education: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent, required 

Experience: 

  • Manufacturing experience preferred but not required 

  • Forklift – Must be able to obtain License within 3 months 

  • Must have a valid driver’s license 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Must be able to speak, read and write English 

  • Good interpersonal skills 

  • Computer skills (SAP, Excel, Word preferred) - Basic 

Physical Demands:   

  • PCP Level 3: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.  

Work Environment (if applicable): 

  • High speed manufacturing environment.  Must remain alert and focused. 

  • No air-conditioning in parts of sterilization/warehouse area. 

  • May have intermittent exposure to chemicals. 

  • Degree of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, noise, vibration and chemicals. 

  • When working outside, any & all physical elements of weather &

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