Material Handler

Roles & Responsibilities

• Unload inbound trucks, verify numbers and quantities, stack boxes onto specific pallet pattern. May be trained on forklift.
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  The essential duties of the Warehouse Spore Placer are the following:
  Exercise Safe lifting techniques when bending, lifting, and turning.
• Accept materials from other C.R. Bard divisions / departments for ethylene oxide sterilization.
• Verify the catalog numbers, lot numbers, quantities and expiration date as applicable and detailed in incoming procedures.
• Complete JD Edwards transactions utilizing IBM Data Collection scanners to receive product into Regional Sterilization.
• Assemble / Build sterilization loads according to defined palletization diagrams.
• Place Biological Indicators (BI spores) into the sterilization load.
• Initiate the sterilization load record documentation.
• Locate materials into pallet / BIN locations. Operate inventory control system, where applicable.
• Maintain an acceptable work area as outlined per procedure and Quality System Regulations.
• Support buying and selling processes Performs other duties as required.

Experience Required

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  Employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, occasionally stand and reach with hands, arms and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• They are required to meet with other personnel in other areas of building.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Must be free of any health conditions that would prohibit assignments to tasks that require heavy lifting, pulling, bending and or prolonged standing.
  Work Environment:
• Employees may be in hot and humid locations, near moving mechanical parts, high places, risk of electrical shock, work with explosive gas, toxic and caustic chemicals, or experience loud noise (maintenance shop, forklift equipment, and construction). Must be willing work “off” hours, as required.
• Additionally, must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Skills & Certifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents and operational procedures / specifications.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction from supervisor.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Must have good oral and written communication skills, to read and comprehend simple instructions in Basic English.
  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical computations and apply to various operational tasks.
  REASONING ABILITY:
• Position requires good logic and reasoning ability. Ability to define problems and find logical solutions. Must evaluate and resolve daily issues by exercising sound judgement.

Eligibilities & qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2-3 years of experience operating all material handling equipment