Materials Handler

Baxter Job OpportunityThis 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.Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-center dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The company's global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxter's employees worldwide are building upon the company's rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.What we offer from day 1:Hours: Friday - Sunday 5:00PM - 5:30PMPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverageVision and Voluntary BenefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramFlexible Health Care Spending AccountsEducational Assistance PlanJob ResponsibilitiesVerify product for Inbound ProcessesUse a Radio Frequency Terminal / Scan gun to process product throughout warehouseAssure 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 shipmentReceive, transport, and store materialsPlacard all loads as required (government, military, export, etc)Process and stage damaged product in accordance with SOPsMeet KPI standards set by management without damage to productParticipate 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 productsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications1 year of experience using the Reach and Sit-Down lifts requiredGED or High School educationThis position requires candidates who must be able to lift and move up to 65 lbs.Ability to work overtime, as necessarySpecific 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 eyesAdditional QualificationsMust be able to work both independently without direct supervision and as a contributing team memberAbility to read a limited number of two- and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbersAbility to print and speak simple sentencesGood Distribution Practices must be followedThe employee frequently is required to walkWhile 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 moderateThis position requires candidates with strong interpersonal and organizational skillsThis position requires proficiency in warehouse management systems and PC environmentsWe 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 $21.45. 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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.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 let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.