Assembler 1, General

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, trains to perform duties related to the preparation and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and/or medical devices in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations set by quality, environmental, and safety agencies such as the FDA and OSHA. The role requires attention to quality, safety, and environmental matters, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, hazard reporting and response, good housekeeping, and proper chemical labeling and storage. The associate is responsible for the environmental effects of their work and for identifying and recording environmental problems. The position is based at BD’s El Paso, Texas work location. BD emphasizes on-site collaboration; its general guidance for most roles is at least four days of in-office presence per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Four months of work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to read, write, and understand basic English preferred.
Operating skills with manufacturing equipment, tools, and a hand/pallet jack preferred.
Problem-solving skills highly preferred.
Steel-toe, non-slip shoes are required on the production floor.
False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and jewelry, including dermals, are not allowed on the production floor; dermals must be covered while working there.
Must comply with BD’s smoke-free campus policy, which prohibits smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products on company property, grounds, and parking areas.
For certain roles, employment is contingent on providing sufficient proof of full COVID-19 vaccination; testing may be available and/or required in some locations. Accommodation requests are considered under applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Four months of manufacturing-environment experience.
Ability to read, write, and understand basic English.
Operating skills with manufacturing equipment, tools, and a hand/pallet jack.
Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop a basic understanding of production processes in the assigned area and working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
Follow GMP requirements and standard operating procedures.
Transport materials of varying weight using material-handling equipment and additional assistance as needed, in accordance with safety guidelines.
Monitor personal and peer behaviors, the work environment, and housekeeping to support adherence to safety procedures.
Be available for overtime as needed.
Perform duties with attention to quality, safety, and environmental matters, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment; identifying, reporting, and responding appropriately to hazards such as spills, accidents, and near misses; maintaining housekeeping; and labeling and storing chemicals properly.
Assume responsibility for the environmental effects of work performed and identify and record environmental problems as they arise.
Complete assigned regulatory training, including GMP, ISO 14001, and OSHA training.
Complete the Operator Training Program according to established guidelines.
Take on other projects or assignments as requested by management.
Look for ways to simplify or improve products, services, systems, and processes.