Material Handler, Packing (6:45am - 2:45pm)
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
The Material Handler, Packing contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by transporting, visually inspecting, and packing IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions into cartons for distribution.
Job description
Duties performed on a rotational basis
- Transport sterilized bags using a powered industrial truck from the cooling area to the packing line and remove previously unloaded trucks.
- Inspect and change out batteries on the powered industrial truck (if required).
- Keep the truck unloader continuously supplied with trucks to be unloaded.
- Operate and maintain automated packaging equipment and ensure the carton erector is continuously supplied as indicated on the Bill of Material (BOM).
- Visually inspect each bag for defects, ensure proper orientation and categorize and log any defects identified.
Duties performed on a continual or intermittent basis
- 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).
Requirements
- 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 PIT Operator Certification
- Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification
- Basic English written and oral communication skills
- Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions
- Read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings
- Ability to perform basic mathematics
- Basic computer skills required
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds at a height up to 40 inches and carry up to 40 pounds at a distance of up to 25 feet occasionally
- Must be able to push and pull up to 48 pounds at a distance of up to 15 feet occasionally
- Normal visual acuity and ability to distinguish color
- Pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical
- Stand, walk, climb stairs, reach forward, reach overhead, balance, stoop, crouch
- Handle objects and operate controls using fine/simple/firm grasping and fingering
Benefits
- Shift flexibility
- Overtime opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 160 hours Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.