Forklift Operator

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. 

Shift - 3rd (8 pm -6:30 am) Monday - Thursday

This position performs warehouse/material distribution tasks relative to the receiving and shipment of product.  Moves inventory by operating a forklift.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unloads inbound trucks (inter-company deliveries, vendors, etc.)

• Loads outbound trucks (inter-company shipments, off-site warehouse, etc.)

• Locates and retrieves products as well as replenishes picking locations using FEFO methodology.

• Moves pallets on dock.

• May be required to physically stack/transport product from larger sterilization pallet to regular pallet before moving by forklift to dock.

• Ensures all assigned duties are safely completed in a timely manner in accordance with department standards and by following department procedures.

• Maintains an acceptable work area as in GMPs.

• Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.

• Must take safety first and work diligently to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedure designed to prevent injuries and illnesses. 

• Perform warehouse associate duties.

• Train new hires on RF functions.

• Regular and reliable attendance at work.

• Safety shoes required for position.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents

• Ability to work under minimal supervision

• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment

• Concentrate and be on alert at all times

• Work well with others.

• Experienced in the safe operation of MHE.

• Licensed to operate material handling equipment.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:  

• High School diploma, GED or 1 year of relevant experience required. Experience on Cherry picker or/and Reach lift.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Good verbal communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

• Must have good basic math skills.

REASONING ABILITY: 

• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form and adapt to shifting priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers. 

• The employee may occasionally climb. 

• The job may require lifting over 50 lbs in some areas but not all.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, and extreme weather conditions. 

• It is hot in the summer months (no AC) and cold in the winter months (limited heating). Occasionally the position will have exposure to fumes/airborne particles.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

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