Material Handler (Packer) - 1st Shift

Baxter International Inc.; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their distribution center team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing orders, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining a positive work environment. The company prides itself on its mission to save and sustain lives, offering a supportive atmosphere where your contributions matter. With comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan, this is an opportunity to be part of a meaningful mission while advancing your career. If you're ready to make a difference and grow with a leading organization, this position is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math operations using a calculator.
• Ability to read two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and verify stickers for inbound and outbound processes.
• Document inventory discrepancies and complete training assignments.
• Assure compliance with safety and regulatory procedures.

Skills

Counting

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Reading

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio Frequency Terminal

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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 position is responsible for moving product through the distribution center, safely and accurately, while following all safety and company policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for maintaining a positive work environment by presenting and interacting in a manner that is conducive to the purpose and mission of the company overall.

What we offer from day 1:

• Hours: Monday – Thursday 4:00 am – 1:30 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

Process Orders

• Verify and apply stickers for Inbound and Outbound Processes.
• Process hazardous materials in accordance with International Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Able to use a Radio Frequency Terminal / Scan gun to process product throughout warehouse.
• Required to use assigned individual security passwords
• Assure compliance to all procedures related to Regulatory, Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements (Including spills, damages, and returns).
• Carry out the necessary steps to handle damaged product in accordance with established protocols.
• Must use correct pallets and packaging (as required by customer or country) to ship product.
• Participate in projects/teams to continuously improve the operation and key result areas (i.e., safety, quality, service and cost).
• Apply Warehouse Computer Applications (WMS, RF Equipment)
• Performing other tasks, as assigned.

Documentation

• Complete Pick/Pack documents for Freezer products and packing lists, as required.
• Document Inventory Discrepancies.
• Complete training assignments, on time.

What you'll bring

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication & division with the assistance of a calculator. Ability to Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read a limited number of two-and three syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to work overtime, as necessary, scheduled, or unscheduled.
• Ability to understand temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Preferred

• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Warehouse Management Systems Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Include the education and experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

• Employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle materials or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employees are regularly exposed to other moving Powered Industrial Equipment, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• All employees performing this job are responsible for maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Employees are required to perform all assigned duties and any additional tasks, including cross-training.
• This position requires that employees performing this job follow all Health and Safety procedures.

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 $17.50 per hour. 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.

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

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.

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