Handler, Material Receiving

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Job Description

Position: Material Handler – Receiving

Shift: 7th (7am-7pm)

Position Summary

The Material Handler, Receiving is an Hourly Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by efficiently and accurately transporting raw materials and other production supplies to and from production areas, storage areas, staging areas and trailers using a forklift, pallet truck or other PIT.

Position Summary

The Material Handler, Receiving is an Hourly Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by efficiently and accurately transporting raw materials and other production supplies to and from production areas, storage areas, staging areas and trailers using a forklift, pallet truck or other PIT. Assisting IPSO area when needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Pick raw materials and production supplies from warehouse either by hand, forklift or other means and deliver to the designated area.
• By schedule or upon request, pick up materials or empty containers from production areas and transport to the warehouse or other department.
• Using the Enterprise Resource Planning software (AS400) and Production Operations Management System (JDE)(GME) access and update inventory locations if necessary.
• Receives IPSO (Inter-Plant Shipping Orders) and prepares them for shipment.
• Secure trailer while loading by blocking and locking out.
• Unload raw materials and production supplies from trailers and box trucks.
• Pre-Op the forklift and change out batteries (if required).
• 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).

Work Environment

• Fast paced environment with moderate pedestrian/PIT traffic.
• In an environment that always requires safety glasses however additional PPE/Garb is required when cleaning and when delivering/picking up material in controlled environments.
• This position involves working around moving equipment.
• There is occasional vibration while operating a forklift or pallet truck.
• May be required to transport Hazardous Materials.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required. Some job duties are performed on a rotating basis.

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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