Material Handler II - 1st Shift

About the role

At Baxter, we believe every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life. Our colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives, driving a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Here, you will find purpose and pride in a role that contributes to redefining healthcare delivery through a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including dialysis, sterile IV solutions, infusion systems, parenteral nutrition, surgery products, anesthetics, and pharmacy automation.

Responsibilities

• Verify product for inbound processes
• Use a Radio Frequency Terminal / Scan gun to process product throughout the warehouse
• Assure compliance to all procedures related to Regulatory, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements (including spills, damages, and returns)
• Transport material by operating various types of material handling equipment (e.g. forklift, clamp truck, reach truck, cherry picker)
• Prepare, load, and secure materials for shipment
• Receive, transport, and store materials
• Placard all loads as required (government, military, export, etc.)
• Process and stage damaged product in accordance with SOPs
• Meet KPI standards set by management without damage to product
• Participate in projects and teams to continuously improve the operation and key result areas (safety, quality, service, and cost)
• Work with warehouse computer applications (WM, Traxx, RF Term, etc.)
• Inspect trailers and complete documentation
• Responsible for activating or reviewing temperature monitors on temperature-sensitive products
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1 year of experience using the Reach and Sit-Down lifts required
• GED or High School education
• Must be able to lift and move up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime, as necessary
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (20/40 in both eyes)
• Must be able to work both independently without direct supervision and as a contributing team member
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences
• Good Distribution Practices must be followed
• The employee frequently is required to walk
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and possibly extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems and PC environments
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (Baxter is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time)

Pay

This position has an hourly pay rate of $21.45, based on factors including relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 4:00am - 2:30pm

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage (starting on day one)
• Vision and Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ability to purchase company stock at a discount)
• Flexible Health Care Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits