BD · 2 days ago
Forklift operator
USA GA - Covington Global Dist Center
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, focused on advancing health. The Forklift Operator position involves performing warehouse tasks related to the receiving and shipment of products while operating a stand-up forklift and cherry picker.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
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
Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES) to maintain clean work area
Must take safety first and be able to work diligently to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures 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
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, GED or 1-year equivalent experience required
Experienced in safe operation and licensed to operate material handling equipment
Good verbal communication skills
Must have good basic math skills
Ability to read and interpret distribution documents
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment
Must be able to always concentrate and be alert
Must be able to work well with others
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form, while adapting to shifting priorities
Regular and reliable attendance at work
Safety shoes required for position
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
Exposure to working 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 fumes/airborne particles, the noise level is moderate to loud
Preferred
Experience on Cherry picker or/and Reach lift (2 years preferred)
Experience in a production environment
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President of the BD Interventional Segment
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