Forklift Operator - Covington, United States - BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
Description
**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 its no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of usfrom design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearto 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 youll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us.
**Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm**
This position is responsible for warehouse/material distribution tasks relative to the receiving and shipment of product. **Must have experience and feel comfortable operating a Reach Truck and Turret Forklift** .
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.
+ Processing customer orders, to include: scanning bar codes, labeling boxes, picking product, and preparing packages for shipment.
+ Palletizing to include scanning, retrieving and placing completed orders on pallets.
+ Re-palletizing products for shipment.
+ May be responsible for dock manifest duties which include scanning completed pallets and running shrink wrapper.
+ May be responsible for operating the ground/manual manifest station.
+ May be required to transport pallets by material handling equipment.
+ Ensures all assigned duties are completed in a timely manner in accordance with departmental standards and by following departmental procedures.
+ Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in the Quality System Regulations (QSR).
+ Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.
+ Must take safety first and be able to work diligently to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedure designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
+ Regular and reliable attendance at work.
+ For most roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In limited circumstances, weekly testing for COVID-19 may be available instead of vaccination. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
+ High School diploma, GED or 1 year of relevant experience required.
**LANGUAGE SKILLS**
+ Good communication skills
**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**
+ Must have good basic math skills
**REASONING ABILITY:**
+ Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form. Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, crouching, reaching, grasping, talking, hearing, twisting, 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 be required to kneel, push or pull. The job can require lifting over 50 lbs.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, extreme weather conditions and vibration. Occasionally the position will have exposure to work in high, precarious places and fumes/airborne particles. It is hot in the summer months (no AC) and cold in the winter months (limited heating). The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Companys 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 BDs 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. Its also a place where we help each other be great, we do whats 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, youll 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.
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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.
**Primary Work Location**
USA GA - Covington Global Dist Center
**Additional Locations**
**Work Shift**
US BD 1st Shift 9am-530pm (United States of America)
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.