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.

We are looking for a Quality Inspector who will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of our process control systems and detecting trends in product quality. As a Quality Inspector, you will conduct sampling, product testing, and visual inspection of components while identifying nonconformance and ensuring accurate containment as required. Report directly to the Quality Leader.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Report all product nonconformance issues to Quality Management, and Production Supervisor.

• Initiates Quality Holds (QNs) and ensures the notifications are completed accurately and completely.

• Completes accurate, timely, and legible documentation of all inspection/testing data.   Record the results of inspections, tests, and audit findings on the appropriate forms and/or in the Quality Module of SAP.

• Assists with validation and special quality related projects as requested.  Stat sample or contain hold products as applicable per the appropriate specification requirements.

• Reads and interprets sampling plans to determine sample size and/or accept/reject criteria. If an identified Trainer, train new hire/transferred inspectors to inspect product per the appropriate specifications and use all gauges/ equipment pertaining to Quality Assurance testing.

• Maintains adherence to all safety, environmental and quality system standards. Engages in Safety, Quality, Production and Plant related programs as the need arises (Safety Observations, Meetings, Gembas, Quality Week, Inclusion and Diversity Council Activities, etc.)

• Maintains compliance with all training requirements, ensures training is current and completed within the time allotted. 

• Coordinates and guides the activities of the in-process inspectors on shift.

• Works alongside Production Supervisors as appropriate to ensure supervision, on shift, is aware of quality related issues.

12 Hour Night Shift with a 3, 2, 2, 3 schedule

D shift

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all other miscellaneous duties as appropriately advised by Quality Management or designate.

• Stays in sync with all local BD quality policies /procedures/ practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. (Internal transfers exempted)

• Basic concept of Quality (required)

• SAP experience (preferred)

• Ability to navigate a computer in a Windows based environment (required)

• 6 months QA experience or exposure (preferred)

• Use of measurement devices such as Calipers, Go/No-Go Gauges, Optical Comparators, Digital Force Gauges and rules (preferred)

• Blueprint reading and Statistical Process Control (preferred)

QSR/PPE Requirements:

• Beard Cover (if applicable)

• Hair Net

• Hearing Protection

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Shoes

• Smock (for product safety)

• Other: Face Mask / Face Shield if required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position may entail working an eight- or twelve-hour shift.

• Cross Overs between production lines may be present

Physical Demands:

• Check physical demands that apply below:

• Standing - Frequently - All areas of the plant performing duties

• Walking - Always - All areas of the plant performing duties

• Sitting - Frequently - Paperwork / Inspection

• Lifting (up to 35 lbs) - Sometimes - Lifting product containers

• Carrying (up to 35 lbs) - Sometimes - Carrying product containers

• Pushing (up to 35 lbs) - Sometimes - Pushing product containers

• Pulling (up to 35 lbs) - Sometimes - Pulling product containers

• Climbing - Frequently - Ladders between production lines (Tubes)

• Reaching - Sometimes - Around pallet to inspect containers

• Handling - Always - Around pallet to inspect containers

• Manual Dexterity - Always - Around pallet to inspect containers

• Speaking - Always - Communicating

• Hearing - Always - Communicating

• Vision Requirements - Always - 20/30 near vision for visual inspections

• Depth Perception - Always - Visual inspections

• Color Vision - Always - Inspecting for product

Work Environment:

• BD is a smoke-free campus.  Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas.  We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

• False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals.  Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. 

• Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

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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