Job Description Summary

Will primarily be responsible to work on tasks that are routine in nature where limited judgment is required. Receives general instructions on work assignments. Pulls materials from inventory locations. Will package domestic and international customer orders for shipment and process them by use of automated or manual carrier shipping systems. Prepares daily shipments by stocking multiple locations with shipping supplies as well as keeping the warehouse orderly and organized. Will keep track of shipment supplies and notify department management when ordering is required. The Shipping Associate II will also perform materials management tasks, pulling components for production and cycle counting as required.

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

• Sorts customer orders properly, picks products from inventory locations, verifies other associate product pulls, and prepares goods for final shipment in accordance to product temperature shipping requirements, as instructed.

• Packs orders requiring dry ice refrigerant as directed.

• Process daily outbound customer orders using automated carrier or manual shipping systems.

• Replenishes daily, consumable shipping supplies, copier paper, foam boxes, and other consumable supplies as assigned in their work environments such as workstations, cold rooms, or warehouses etc.

• Ability to work in cold temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time.

• Manages consumable inventories and communicates shortages.

• Helps to prepare and maintain records of merchandise shipped such as Transfer Orders, Shipping Letters of Instructions, Export Declarations, etc.

• Picks up and delivers materials and components as directed.

• Signs for materials received, checks goods against packing slips and seeks direction when materials do not match or are damaged. May be required to apply product labeling for materials.

• Process and deliver materials to appropriate personnel.

• Performs cycle count and responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy within company set goals.

• Maintain component inventories and integrity of paper and electronic records without direct supervision.

• Notifies Supervisor of damaged or mixed materials.

• Participates in required training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work and brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.

• Assists in preparation of shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments as directed.

• Communicates daily progress and notifies problem situations to the Team Lead or Supervisor in a timely manner. 

• Maintains shipping and warehouse areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• May be required to operate a forklift and/or Company vehicle as directed.

• Required to maintain security programs in place for shipment processing

• Provides accurate, timely, and courteous service to all customers.

• Follows BD Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area. Participates in EH&S programs. Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as designated by Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma

• Minimum 1 year experience in materials distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory control)

• Knowledge/Experience in Cold Chain shipping preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills

• Ability to utilize Microsoft systems such as Excel, Word, Outlook and other software packages. 

• Strong attention to detail

• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Work Environment:

• Work environment encompassing warehouse facilities, including cold storage area.

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, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego - Otay Mesa

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$18.20 - $28.20 USD Hourly