Forklift Operator

About the role

This position performs warehouse and material distribution tasks, including receiving and shipping product. You will move inventory by operating a forklift in a fast-paced medical technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound trucks (inter-company deliveries, vendors, etc.)
• Load outbound trucks (inter-company shipments, off-site warehouse, etc.)
• Locate and retrieve products as well as replenish picking locations using FEFO methodology
• Move pallets on dock
• Physically stack/transport product from larger sterilization pallet to regular pallet before moving by forklift to dock (as required)
• Ensure all assigned duties are safely completed in a timely manner in accordance with department standards and procedures
• Maintain an acceptable work area as outlined in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Prioritize safety and maintain safe working conditions by adhering to proper operating practices and procedures
• Perform general warehouse associate duties
• Train new hires on RF functions
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Safety shoes are required for this position.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience of 1 year consecutive relevant experience
• 1 year minimum experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as Reach Trucks
• Certified/Licensed to operate material handling equipment
• Minimum 1 year experience using an RF scanner

Skills

• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents
• Ability to work under minimal direction
• Proficiency in a performance-measured environment
• Ability to concentrate and remain alert at all times
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Safe operation of MHE
• Good verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions (written and oral)
• Adaptability to shifting priorities

Physical Demands

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, and grasping
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, pick, or type, which may include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, or fingers
• Occasional climbing
• Lifting over 50 lbs in some areas (not all)

Work Environment

• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Work in high, precarious places
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Moderate to loud noise levels

This role requires a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain collaboration and operational excellence.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Why Join Us

At BD, you’ll discover a culture where you can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe in-person collaboration fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving—essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. Join us to help reinvent the future of healthcare and find purpose in the possibilities.