Material Handler, Packing (7:00am-7:00pm)

Baxter Healthcare; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Shift flexibility and overtime opportunities

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Marion, NC is looking for a dedicated Material Handler to manage the transportation of sterilized bags, maintain equipment, and ensure quality standards. The role requires operating powered industrial trucks and inspecting products to uphold rigorous quality assurance.

Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate strong communication and basic math skills. The position offers competitive pay of $21.60 per hour with benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) matching available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Perform heavy lifting and handle physical demands.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Transport sterilized bags and maintain continuous supply of trucks.
• Operate and maintain automated packaging equipment.
• Inspect for defects and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

PIT Operator Certification

Basic English communication

Basic mathematics proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler, Packing

Location: 65 Pitts Station Rd, Marion, NC 28752, United States of America

Pay Rate: $21.60 per hour

Responsibilities

• Transport sterilized bags using a powered industrial truck from the cooling area to the packing line and remove previously unloaded trucks.
• Inspect and change batteries on the powered industrial truck when required.
• Maintain continuous supply of trucks to the unloader and carton erector.
• Operate and maintain automated packaging equipment and ensure the carton erector is supplied as indicated on the Bill of Material (BOM).
• Visually inspect each bag for defects, ensure proper orientation, and log any defects identified.
• Manually unload trucks and package bags when necessary.
• Unpackage product and reinspect when necessary.
• Assist in performing line clearance.
• 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).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Possess or be able to obtain a PIT Operator Certification.
• Possess or be able to obtain an Inspector Certification.
• Basic English written and oral communication skills adequate for communication with team members.
• Ability to understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions, and read and comprehend work instructions including words and drawings.
• Basic mathematics proficiency.
• Basic computer skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 pounds at a height up to 40 inches and carry up to 40 pounds within 25 feet occasionally.
• Push and pull up to 48 pounds within 15 feet occasionally.
• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color necessary.
• Pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical.
• Stand, walk, climb stairs, reach forward, reach overhead, balance, stoop, and crouch as required.
• Handle objects and operate controls using fine/simple/firm grasping and fingering.

Benefits

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please submit a request through the company resources.

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