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

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the performance of tasks related to drug formulation, weighing raw materials, cleaning, mixing sophisticated tanks and equipment, distilled water sanitization, filter integrity testing, and documentation. Working in a cleanroom is essential to delivering life-saving therapies. 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. Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce. You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 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 adequate to communicate with other team members.
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and 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 throughout the shift.
Must be able to push and pull up to 48 pounds at a distance of up to 15 feet occasionally throughout the shift.
Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

One year of manufacturing experience

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 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.
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).

Benefits

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
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
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits