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.
- 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.
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
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
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