Material Handler, Packing (6:45am - 2:45pm)

Baxter International Inc. • Marion, NC

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About The Position

The Material Handler, Packing helps manufacture and distribute life-sustaining sterile therapies. The role transports, visually inspects, and packs IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies, and other sterile solutions into cartons. Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with tasks performed on a rotational, continual, or intermittent basis. The position requires working to rigorous quality standards and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

The posted shift is 6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Baxter describes its manufacturing operations as around-the-clock and says shift flexibility and overtime opportunities are available. The role includes working with powered industrial trucks and automated packaging equipment, and requires physical activity such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, climbing, and reaching.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess or be able to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator Certification.
• Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification.
• Basic written and oral English communication skills adequate to communicate with team members.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds to a height of up to 40 inches and carry up to 40 pounds up to 25 feet, occasionally throughout the shift.
• Ability to push and pull up to 48 pounds up to 15 feet, occasionally throughout the shift.
• Normal visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.
• Pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, reach forward and overhead, balance, stoop, and crouch.
• Ability to handle objects and operate controls using fine, simple, and firm grasping and fingering.

Nice To Haves

• One year of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport sterilized bags from the cooling area to the packing line using a powered industrial truck and remove previously unloaded trucks.
• Inspect and change powered industrial truck batteries when required.
• Keep the truck unloader continuously supplied with trucks to be unloaded.
• Operate and maintain automated packaging equipment and keep the carton erector supplied according to the Bill of Material (BOM).
• Visually inspect each bag for defects, ensure proper orientation, and categorize and log identified defects.
• Manually unload trucks and package bags when necessary.
• Unpackage and reinspect product when necessary.
• Assist with line clearance.
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action when safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
• Learn, understand, and apply quality standards, SOPs, and cGMP.

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting on day one
• Dental coverage starting on day one
• Vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits
• Shift flexibility to trade shifts
• Overtime opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED