Team Lead,

Baxter International Inc.; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Team Lead for distribution operations in Byhalia, Mississippi. This role ensures safe, efficient daily warehouse activities and guides a skilled team to meet quality, safety, and customer service goals.

The position emphasizes process discipline, collaboration with RAQA, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with GMP standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of warehouse experience.
• General knowledge of material flow and distribution processes.
• Understanding of sample, damage, and return goods procedures.
• Previous work in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to drive a forklift (stand up, sit down, reach).
• Good telephone communication skills to interact with product vendor locations.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel, etc.).
• Warehouse Management Systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with employees and management daily to foster a positive work environment.
• Assign tasks to personnel to ensure efficiency standards are met without damaging products.
• Ensure all carrier damages are noted on Bill of Landing and stored appropriately pending inspection.
• Process receipts and assign trailers to the dock using Yard Management.
• Assist in resolving discrepancies between plants and distribution centers concerning inventory counts, codes, batches, unitization, stretch wrap, etc.
• Resolve inbound/outbound discrepancies promptly.
• Operate various types of material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, clamp truck, cherry picker, reach truck).
• Handle orders and guarantee smooth shipment processing according to customer needs.
• Handle the sample, damage, and return goods workflowsWork with warehouse computer applications (WM, Traxx, RF Term, etc.).
• Placard all loads as required (government, military, export, etc.).
• Collaborate with RAQA on validation of systems and system changes.
• Use accurate pallets and packaging for product shipments as required by customer or country.
• Participate in projects and teams to continuously improve operations in safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Assure compliance to procedures related to Regulatory, Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, including spills, damages, and returns.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years of warehouse experience

General knowledge of material flow and distribution processes

Understanding of sample, damage, and return goods procedures

Previous work in a warehouse environment

Ability to drive a forklift

Good telephone communication skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel, etc.)

Warehouse Management Systems experience

Job description

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.

As a Team Lead at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will lead our distribution operations with precision and safety. You will guide an outstanding team. Our dedication to innovation and quality offers a remarkable chance for career growth. You will work in a cooperative environment that appreciates your input and supports your progress.

What We Offer From Day 1

• Hours: 1st Shift
• 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

Job Responsibilities

• Interact with employees and management daily to foster a positive work environment
• Assign tasks to personnel to ensure efficiency standards are met without damaging products
• Ensure all carrier damages are noted on Bill of Landing and stored appropriately pending inspection
• Process receipts and assign trailers to the dock using Yard Management
• Assist in resolving discrepancies between plants and distribution centers concerning inventory counts, codes, batches, unitization, stretch wrap, etc.
• Resolve inbound/outbound discrepancies promptly
• Operate various types of material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, clamp truck, cherry picker, reach truck)
• Handle orders and guarantee smooth shipment processing according to customer needs
• Handle the sample, damage, and return goods workflowsWork with warehouse computer applications (WM, Traxx, RF Term, etc.)
• Placard all loads as required (government, military, export, etc.)
• Collaborate with RAQA on validation of systems and system changes
• Use accurate pallets and packaging for product shipments as required by customer or country
• Participate in projects and teams to continuously improve operations in safety, quality, service, and cost
• Assure compliance to procedures related to Regulatory, Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements, including spills, damages, and returns
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Documentation

• Maintain a daily Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checklist
• Complete Pick/Pack documents for Freezer products and packing lists as required
• Document inventory discrepancies
• Complete training assignments on time

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, talk, hear, use hands to handle materials, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Frequently required to walk, lift, and/or move up to 65 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must successfully complete a vision test with at least 20/40 acuity in both eyes and peripheral vision of 70 or greater
• Must successfully complete a hearing test
• Regularly exposed to moving Powered Industrial Equipment, extreme cold, and extreme heat
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Perform all assigned duties and additional tasks, including cross-training
• Follow all Health and Safety procedures

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of warehouse experience
• General knowledge of material flow and distribution processes
• Understanding of sample, damage, and return goods procedures
• Previous work in a warehouse environment
• Ability to drive a forklift (stand up, sit down, reach)
• Good telephone communication skills to interact with product vendor locations
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel, etc.)
• Good Manufacturing Standards
• Warehouse Management Systems experience

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $46,400 - $58,000 annually. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

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 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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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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