Production Associate



 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

The Production Operator will operate, optimize, and changeover assigned departmental production equipment. Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards, maintaining product quality, minimizing/preventing equipment downtime, and sustaining budgeted waste levels daily.

Essential Functions:

• •Operate production equipment with the Sharps Department, while meeting quality, productivity, waste, and safety goals.
• •Operate all packaging equipment, ensuring that product is properly packed and labeled per specification.
• •Participates as team associate in activities required to ensure successful daily operations of the Sharps Department.
• •Operates all equipment at acceptable quality and quantity levels.
• •Performs quality checks as required by specifications.
• •Maintains accurate production, downtime, and quality check records.
• •Notifies technical personnel of equipment malfunctions.
• •Utilizes Batch Numbers as assigned in SAP.
• •Stamps Batch Numbers on shelf cartons and case cartons with correct product and batch information.
• •Performs general housekeeping duties throughout shift.
• •Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality Systems Requirements (QSR).
• •Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and required to support the needs of the business.

Education:

• •H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. (If hired after 6/1/00) Internal transfers exempted.
• •Industrial Maintenance/Basic Mechatronics Technology Preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

• •Must be proficient with basic hand tools.
• •Knowledgeable of feeler gauges and other tools to measure tolerances, torque, and clearances.
• •Should be familiar with cams, cam-followers, rod-ends, bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes.
• •Vacuum systems, pneumatic systems, ball-valves.

Working Conditions:

12-Hour Shifts: G Shift

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.

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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