Material Handler 1

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

This position is responsible for moving product through the distribution center, safely and accurately, while following all safety and company policies and procedures.  This position is also responsible for maintaining a positive work environment by communicating and interacting in a manner that is conducive to the purpose and mission of the company overall.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process Orders

• Verify and apply stickers for Inbound and Outbound Processes.
• Process hazardous materials in accordance with International Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Able to use a Radio Frequency Terminal / Scan gun to process product throughout warehouse.
• Required to use assigned individual security passwords
• Assure compliance to all procedures related to Regulatory, Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements (Including spills, damages, and returns).
• Process and stage damaged product in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Must use correct pallets and packaging (as required by customer or country) to ship product.
• Participate in projects/teams to continuously improve the operation and key result areas (i.e., safety, quality, service and cost).
• Utilize Warehouse Computer Applications (WMS, RF Equipment)
• Performing other tasks, as assigned.

Documentation

• Complete Pick/Pack documents for Freezer products and packing lists, as required.
• Document Inventory Discrepancies.
• Complete training assignments, on time.   

Physical Effort (% of time performing)

Stand           85%           Sit          10%              Kneel        5%          Stoop     10%

Hear         100%        Talk        50%           Walk         35%        Handle Materials 100%

Climb        5%            See       100%           Crouch      5%     Lift (max weight) 65 lbs.

Reach above shoulders   15%     Reach Below Knees   15%    Carry, Push & Pull    65 lbs.+

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

·         Employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle materials or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch.

·         The employee frequently is required to walk, lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. 

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

·         Employees are regularly exposed to other moving Powered Industrial Equipment, extreme cold and extreme heat.

·         All employees performing this job are responsible for maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

·         Employees are required to perform all assigned duties and any additional tasks, including cross-training.

·         This position requires that employees performing this job follow all Health and Safety procedures.

Education and/or Experience:

Include the education and experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication & division with the assistance of a calculator.  Ability to Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read a limited number of two-and three syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. 
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to work overtime, as necessary, scheduled, or unscheduled.
• Ability to understand temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Preferred

• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Warehouse Management Systems Experience

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has an hourly pay rate of $18.20. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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