Material Handler - Receiving 7:00pm - 7:00am

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission.
No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world.
You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home.
For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other.
This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives.
You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time.
You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork.
As a Material Handler, Receiving, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product.
Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers.
Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs.
Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.

Your team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products.
We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge.
We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift.
Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

What we offer from Day One:

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You'll Be Doing

The Material Handler, Receiving contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by efficiently and accurately transporting raw materials and other production supplies to and from production areas, storage areas, staging areas, and trailers using a forklift, pallet truck or other PIT.

• Pick raw materials and production supplies from warehouse either by hand, forklift or other means and deliver to the designated area.
• Schedule or upon request, pick up materials or empty containers from production areas and transport to the warehouse or other department.
• Use the Enterprise Resource Planning software (GME) to access and update inventory locations if necessary.
• Receive IPSO (Inter-Plant Shipping Orders) and prepares them for shipment.
• Secure trailer while loading by blocking and locking out.
• Unload raw materials and production supplies from trailers and box trucks.
• Pre-Op the forklift and change out batteries (if required).
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur.
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience with a forklift.
• CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level, preferred.
• Possess or be able to obtain Powered Industrial Truck Certification.
• May be required to obtain Hazmat Training if not already completed.
• Basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills required.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the continuous operation of a forklift.
  The position can also involve lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
• Ability to pass the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) physical.
• Operate foot controls, bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance.

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 a pay rate of $19.95 an hour.

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:
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