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Job ID
R-545826
Category
Operations
Location
Holdrege, Nebraska

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Will perform various jobs per the description requirements of that job at the discretion of department leadership.

  • Set up, operate and trouble shoot equipment.  

  • Maintain equipment to produce productto meet BD’s Quality Standards.  

  • Repair equipment within Associate’s capability and follow department escalation plan. 

  • Must have mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures.

  • Assist with radiation emergencies when and if they occur.

  • Performs general warehouse functions involved with shipping and receiving, delivery of raw materials and finished goods, which includes loading and unloading trucks, material movement transactions in SAP

  • Operation of material handling equipment (including forklift and slip sheet, yard truck and box truck) 

  • Drive company trucks, including box truck, yard truck and trailer between all plant buildings and warehouse.  

  • Assist operator in the loading of manually loaded and unloaded products. 

  • Prepare product for manual and/or automated processing. 

  • Back trailers to loading docks.  

  • Open and close trailer/container doors. 

  • Load sterilized product on trailers.  

  • Use the load sheet.  

  • Perform the daily yard check. 

  • Place temporary or shipping seals on trailers.  

  • Load pallets intoloadrobot.

  • Hand load boxes intoloadrobot.

  • Verify counts of products.

  • Follow run sheet to ensurecorrectproduct isbeing loaded.

  • Follow precise written procedures.

  • Provide training for new associates.

  • Communicate and maintain a favorable relationship with fellow workers in own and other departments, leadership, vendors and freight companies, etc.

  • Work with minimal supervision and perform duties in a prompt and professional manner, assuring on-time deliveries of all materials.

  • Obey all company safety rules and regulations and job safety analysisMustknowlockout procedures as described in the corporate Safety Standard 13 and the plant lockout procedure and key interrupt policy.

  • Authorized to perform SAP transactions.

  • General housekeeping and clean-up of work area / safety awareness.

  • TRS participation and other maintenance activities. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership andrequiredto support the needs of the business.

  • Obey all company policies,standardsand rules, including but not limited to: Safety policies and rules (including lockout procedures); Quality policies and rules

  • Mustmaintainregular, punctual attendance.

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent,required

  • Vocational/technical school, preferred. 

Experience:

  • 1 year warehouse or sterilization experience preferred but notrequired

  • Forklift – Must be able to obtain within 3 months

  • Yard Truck Operation – Must be able to operate within a 3-month period. 

  • Must be able to obtain one sterilization job function certification within 6 months, all functions within 1 year

  • Must have valid drivers’ license 

  • Radiation certification – Must be able to acquire in 12 months 

  • This job is contingent on clearing an FBI background check.  You will be required to provide fingerprints to be sent to the FBI.  The corporate security officer will determine if the background information will be acceptable for this position. 

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:

  • Must have an understanding of the SAP process for moving materials into and out of the warehouse.

  • Have the ability to move trailers into position for loading and understanding of the loading process.

  • Knowledge ofthe sterilization operation

  • Must be able to prioritize activities using sound business decision-making skills.

  • Must understand and be familiar with product defects,specificationsand procedures.

  • Must be able to easily shift from one job to another.

  • Must understand and be able to complete forms/paperwork for all jobs in the department.

  • Mustbe able toassistin the training of new personnel in the department.

  • Must be able to speak,readand 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 forcefrequently, 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 ofsterilization/warehousearea.

  • May have intermittent exposure to chemicals;

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

  • When working outside, any & all physical elements of weather & temperature may be present. Inside, noise is the major distraction.

  • Safety glasses must be worn when in the warehouse.

  • Some physical exertion, including lifting, may berequired.

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visithttps://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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