Job Description Summary

Leads and is responsible for the labeling, inspecting and packaging of final container products with manual and/or automated packaging systems. Operates equipment that packages materials or products by inserting them into containers or filling containers from spouts or chutes. May perform other packaging tasks including placing labels on packages, operating small production equipment, putting manuals into binders, counting and sorting various items, and forming or breaking down boxes for final product. May also set-up, change-over and operate labeling and packaging equipment. Responsible for data entry and imprinting computer generated labels. Performs final check of completed documents for completeness and accuracy. Interacts daily with other employees to ensure robust understanding of current activities across the department. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with packaging operations. Provides additional leadership support as needed and escalates team issues as necessary.

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. 

Responsibilities

• Leads the operations for packaging materials in accordance with standard manufacturing procedures (SMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP) including equipment set-up, equipment clean-up and documentation of such process

• Leads filling, assembling, labeling and inspecting

• Responsible for maintaining accuracy in weighing materials per the correct SMP and SOP weight tolerances

• Must be a good communicator within the manufacturing team to effectively define status of product or process between shifts either orally or with the use of written status reports

• Responsible for moving required materials from defined storage or staging areas to workspace using material handling equipment

• Demonstrates ability to set-up, operate and clean production equipment including weighing scales, hand-filling equipment, Integrated Fill Lines (IFL), bagging equipment and shrink-wrap equipment

• Maintains accurate production records, which include operation/cleaning logs, batch history records, label reconciliation, work order information and other pertinent data

• Responsible for complex troubleshooting and problem solving

• Conduct minor equipment repairs and identify and resolve equipment problems

• Assists in planning and controlling the timing of operations

• Provides support to the supervisor when necessary

• Provides training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures

• Provides support on special projects

• Provides coaching to associates on day-to-day activities and performance

• Provides continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School degree with 6 years manufacturing or warehouse experience including minimum 1 year FDA/relevant regulated environment

Basic Skills:

• Ability to work on assignments that are manual and routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification

• Must be able to maintain neat, accurate and complete records and logs, both manually and/or electronically on a personal computer

• Must be able to effectively manage frequent assignment changes

• Proficient/Working Skills:

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic

• Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of Windows environment is required

• Use independent judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve

• Must be able to work in a repetitive work environment and be able to stand for long periods of time

• Forklift license