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As a Material Handler at BD in Sumter, USA, you will support production by transporting materials, managing inventory, and ensuring smooth workflow. This is an on-site, full-time role working a 12-hour A shift (7 AM to 7 PM, 3-2-2-3 schedule) in a fast-paced medical technology environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Experience operating a forklift and hand truck.
  • Familiarity with inventory systems such as SAP and Apriso is preferred.
  • Ability to adhere to strict safety, environmental, and QSR procedures.
  • Steel toe and non-slip shoes required on the production floor; no false eyelashes, press-on fingernails, or jewelry permitted.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Forklift & Hand Truck Operation: Safely transport materials, supply production areas, and move finished goods while completing daily safety checklists.
  • Inventory & System Management: Use SAP and Apriso to requisition materials, maintain order integrity, perform cycle counts, and execute partial and final confirmations.
  • Kanban & Milk Run Execution: Complete Kanban Milk Runs to keep production lines operating with necessary materials and store incoming items correctly.
  • Quality & Documentation: Verify part counts, manage component lot sheets, log product holds or scraps, and create bar code labels using the Zebra Printer System.
  • Potential transition routes: People from warehousing, logistics, or general manufacturing roles may bring inventory management and material handling skills, alongside meeting the High School Diploma requirement.

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

Work schedule is A shift 12 hour 7 AM to 7 PM 3-2-2-3

Position Description

Transport, organize, supply, and sustain proper inventory levels for components and materials supporting production execution activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Operate hand truck or forklift as required to provide materials to production area. Use hand truck to move materials within a production area. Perform forklift safety checks and complete safety checklist daily.

2. Observe all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).

3. Complete Kanban Milk Runs as required to keep SLBCS, FGL & PBBCS PAH lines operating with necessary materials to maintain production as directed by production planning and department leadership.

4. Maintain production order integrity for all materials received, transferred and returned using SAP and Apriso.

5. Remove empty containers to trash area. Put trash in trash compactor and operate compactor. Maintain cleanliness of work area.

6. Requisition materials from warehouse as required using SAP and/or Apriso.

7. Check all materials delivered for correct LPs, item, count and condition prior to acceptance. Store incoming materials neatly in Kanban by storage plan.

8. Perform partial confirmations and final confirmations for finished goods. Move finished goods pallets into pre-sterile area or finished goods warehouse as appropriate.

9. Prepares pallets by strapping and installing corner posts

10. Moves finished goods out of production area to rework area and to case pack area as required.

11. Verifies good and waste quantities for each pallet reworked and completes necessary transaction prior to the transfer of pallets from the manufacturing department.

12. Complies with applicable V specs, SPP’s and departmental procedures.

13. Supports other operations within the department.

14. Performs cycle counts and physical inventories using Apriso and SAP.

15. Relieve for breaks as necessary.

16. Make bar code labels using the Zebra Printer System.

17. Fill out component lot sheets.

18. Retrieve BIs from the BI Storage refrigerator in VMS at the beginning of each batch.

19. Count BIs and verify there are 26 BIs per bag and give to line stacker PAs.

20. Verify the proper amount of BIs (26) was used on each batch.

21. When product goes on Hold or is scrapped, log product information to include batch #, PO #, Reason, Quantity and destination in Hold Book located on Material Handler’s table.

22. Maintain current revision production form copies for each area.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs miscellaneous duties as required by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED

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.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

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BD

Material Handler

Sumter
On-site

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