Lead Material/Warehouse Operator

Job Description SummaryLeads and performs physical and/or administrative tasks involved in the picking, packing, processing, shipping and order fulfillment of BDB reagents and materials to domestic and international destinations. Interacts with BD partners and freight forwarders to coordinate shipments. Oversees domestic and international shipping responsibilities. Must have forklift certification or be able to pass certification classes. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with material/warehouse operations. Provides additional leadership support as needed and escalates team issues as necessary.Job DescriptionResponsibilities and Duties

Performs administrative and physical tasks involved in shipping, receiving, storing, staging and supplying materials (raw, work-in-process and finished goods), parts and supplies, to operators, workstations and distribution center

May prepare goods for shipment to the distribution center

Complete all necessary SAP Training to obtain the necessary profiles

May be responsible for ordering required materials from outside vendors and offload all deliveries from outside vendors and do goods receipts for the deliveries

Physically locate the materials in the warehouse and then perform transactions in SAP to locate them in the system

Do bin to bin transfers for all moves from the warehouse to the PSA’s

Hand load carts/racks equipment and deliver to production areas

Run Material Staging in SAP

Evaluate all production schedules and determine materials needed from outside vendors

Maintain required levels of materials in the various PSA’s

Is knowledgeable of receiving and/or distribution functions, familiar with computer warehousing system and may be required to use UPS systems

May be responsible for conducting cycle counts to maintain accurate inventories

Uses judgment requiring location and storage of items, proper packaging, methods of movement of materials, and release of materials

May be responsible for training associates towards fork truck certification.

Responsible for complex troubleshooting and problem solving

Assists in planning and controlling the timing of operations

Provides support to the supervisor when necessary

Provides training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures

Provides support on special projects

Provides coaching to associates on day-to-day activities and performance

Provides continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions to support overall operational efficiency

Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures

Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:High school with 6 years’ experience with minimum 1 year forklift operations required

Previous work experience with the use of material handling equipment (pallet jacket, forklift, shrink wrapper)

Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications:Certification in Dangerous Goods (DG), including IATA, DOT DG, or IMDG.

1 year SAP previous work experience

Basic Skills:

Ability to work on assignments that are manual and routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification

Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department

Must be able to maintain neat, accurate and complete records and logs, both manually and/or electronically on a personal computer

Must be able to effectively manage frequent assignment changes

Proficient/Working Skills:

Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic

Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of Windows environment is required

Use independent judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve

Must be able to work in a repetitive work environment and be able to stand for long periods of time.

Proficient /Working Skills:

Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic

Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of Windows environment is required

Use independent judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve

Must be able to work in a repetitive work environment and be able to stand for long periods of time.

Shift: 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Mon. - Fri.“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.”Primary Work LocationUSA MD - Sparks - 26 Loveton CircleAdditional LocationsWork ShiftBecton, 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.