Operator 1
Becton Dickinson
Summary
Operates assembly and packaging equipment in the manufacturing process while maintaining targeted production standards, in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Job description
Job Summary
Operates assembly and packaging equipment in the manufacturing process while maintaining targeted production standards, in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintains a clean work area and reports any safety hazards to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
- Participates in safety programs and initiatives throughout the plant.
- Knows and observes all quality and GMP standards.
- Works efficiently and cooperates with supervision and other associates.
- Sets up, debugs, adjusts, and operates equipment within specified ranges.
- Performs changeovers on equipment.
- Performs quality inspections according to operational specifications for all operations performed.
- Possesses working knowledge of current production reporting system and how it applies to all positions.
- Performs basic preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned.
- Maintains and handles inventory as necessary.
- Actively participates in continuous improvement activities including BD Production System (BDPS).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned/needed.
Qualifications
Required: Minimum 18 years of age. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Preferred: High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Physical Requirements
- Physical Capacity Test is Required. Requirements vary on equipment/task and could include the following:
- Light Work (Level 2) – Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, or negligible constantly. Walking or standing to a significant degree or sitting constantly and pushing/pulling controls.
- Medium Work (Level 3) - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are more than those for Light Work.
Working Conditions
- The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
- The worker is subject to noise exposure, mechanical hazards, high heat, chemicals, and other industrial hazards associated with manufacturing.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
- 1 year of manufacturing experience (preferred)
Company overview
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a leading American multinational medical technology company founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD specializes in manufacturing and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents while also providing consulting and analytics services. The company operates through three main segments: BD Medical (focusing on medication delivery and management), BD Life Sciences (specializing in diagnostics and biosciences), and BD Interventional (concentrating on surgical and critical care interventions). With over 72,000 employees worldwide, BD has established a significant presence in virtually every country and serves healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BDX) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. BD has a long history of innovation, including developing the first insulin injection device in 1924, the first sterile disposable medical device in 1952, and pioneering safety-engineered syringes. The company continues to advance healthcare through its commitment to improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery while addressing global health challenges.