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Materials Technician

BD
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Dec 2024

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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. 

THIS POSITION IS Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Order proper raw materials for work orders and charge out materials to work orders.

  • Supply and maintain the inventory of bags, boxes, totes and pallets.

  • Properly clean material hoppers, grinders and bins according to the production schedule.

  • Supply and maintain regrind usage through the vacuum loading system according to the department procedures.

  • Properly identify and label all materials in bins, grinders and gaylords according to the department procedures.

  • Assure regrind is properly stored and identified for reuse or resale.

  • Properly weigh and record regrind for resale and load trailer.

  • Ensure virgin and concentrate materials are supplied to the proper injection molding machine from the warehouse location and have been weighed and recorded according to the department procedures.

  • Ensure materials requiring drying are dried at the proper settings and the proper length of time according to the department procedures.

  • Maintain all housekeeping requirements for the warehouse and the production floor as defined in the department procedures.

  • Responsible for setting up auxiliary equipment necessary for the particular production run replacing, cleaning, and changing fitters and empty barrels.

  • Perform minor adjustments to auxiliary and material conveying equipment as needed under direction of a skilled team member.

  • Responsible for all required paperwork.

  • Assist other team members in cross training.

  • Maintain an open line of communication to assure all problems and changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.

  • Participate on safety and emergency response teams and attend monthly Safety Meeting and other meetings and teams as required or requested.

  • Comply with all departmental attendance and performance policies.

  • Work overtime as needed by the department.

  • Actively participate in Continuous Improvement teams and activities, including 5S, blitzes, Shift Start-up, updating PVD boards, etc.

  • Continuously improve through the KAS program, meeting department goals for completed KAS.

  • Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations.

  • Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Effective written and oral communication skills (English), basic math skills, and interpersonal skills

  • One to four years of manufacturing experience

  • Must meet company forklift certification

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, tes

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