Material Handler II - 2nd shift

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. 

Your role at Baxter:

The Material Handler II is responsible for material handling of inbound and outbound products by verifying that sku’s, lots, quantity and condition of packages are accurate. The outbound process includes picking and staging items in the right delivery sequence according to orders and balancing weight for the appropriate truck.

Your team:

We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our marketing efforts are also patient centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.

As a large, multinational organization, you could expand your knowledge through collaboration with a variety of individuals, exposure to different facets of our portfolio, and an encouraging leadership team that encourages ongoing development.

What we offer from day 1:

• Hours: Monday – Friday 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage

• Vision and Voluntary Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Flexible Health Care Spending Accounts

• Educational Assistance Plan

What you'll be doing:

• Verify product accuracy for inbound processes, ensuring sku's, lots, quantity, and package condition are correct.

• Use a Radio Frequency Terminal / Scan gun to efficiently process products throughout the warehouse.

• Adhere strictly to all regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements, including proper handling of spills, damages, and returns.

• Safely operate various types of material handling equipment, such as forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, and cherry pickers.

• Prepare, load, and secure materials for shipment, ensuring proper balancing of weight for the appropriate truck.

• Receive, transport, and store materials according to established procedures.

• Placard all loads as required for compliance with government, military, export, and other regulations.

• Process and stage damaged products following established guidelines.

• Meet and exceed metric standards set by management to ensure efficient and damage-free product handling.

• Actively participate in projects and teams focused on continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality, service, and cost.

• Use warehouse computer applications to effectively handle and track inventory.

• Inspect trailers and complete necessary documentation accurately.

• Take responsibility for activating or reviewing temperature monitors on temperature-sensitive products.

• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the warehouse.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 1 year of experience using Reach and Sit-Down lifts.

• High School education or equivalent experience.

• Ability to lift and move up to 65 lbs and frequently walk throughout the warehouse.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet operational demands.

• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (20/40 in both eyes).

• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Basic proficiency in reading, speaking simple sentences, and recognizing similarities and differences between words and numbers.

• Familiarity with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and strict adherence to them.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with moving reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and exposure to extreme cold and heat.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to effectively communicate and coordinate with team members.

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 open with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary pay rate of $21.45 (+2.00/hour shift differential). 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

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