Job Description Summary

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. 

Material Handler I 

North America | United States 

Operations  

Job Description 

Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Facilitator or designee, the Material Handler keeps production area supplied with raw materials requisitions and /or transfers material to the warehouse.  Transfers released product to warehouse.  Maintains the production area in an organized manner.  Maintains raw material inventory cycle counts accurately.  Follows QSR, ISO, safety and environmental regulations. 

• Brings all required materials to the production area and moves work in process and finished product to the appropriate areas.  Generates documentation for material movement in accordance with company policies.  Keep close control of materials in production area to ensure smooth flow of materials.  Notifies Shift Leader or Manufacturing Facilitator of any actual or potential shortages. 

• Requisitions materials needed for the production area.  Utilizes production plans and computerized system to ensure that adequate level of raw materials are kept in the production area.  Verifies quantities and items requisitioned when received for correctness. 

• Operates lifting and moving equipment following safety rules and ensuring proper handling of equipment and product. 

• Moves work in process to staging area for next operation.  Moves finished product to warehouse or established staging area. 

• Sorts and stacks materials in accordance with company policies.  

• Assists Shift Leader in maintaining  inventory of indirect materials and supply items. 

• Maintains area under his responsibility in clean an orderly manner. 

• Follows and ensures housekeeping regulations are followed in accordance to procedure and notifies any deviation. 

• Assists in the production area when required. 

• Active participation in Lean Activities. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

PROMOTES AN INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Practices zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior and does not allow derogatory comments/inappropriate jokes to go un-addressed 

• Deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, physical abilities, ages and both sexes 

ACTION ORIENTED 

• Demonstrates willingness and commitment to work hard 

• Takes decisive action when needed 

CUSTOMER FOCUS 

• Acts with the customer in mind 

TEAMWORK 

• Listens effectively (actively listens) 

• Provides support to those who need it 

CONTINUOUS AND VERSATILE LEARNING 

• Quickly learns new skill