Material Handler - Packer

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.

This position is responsible for moving product through the distribution center, safely and accurately, while following all safety and company policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for maintaining a positive work environment by communicating and interacting in a manner that is conducive to the purpose and mission of the company overall.

• Process orders, verify and apply stickers for inbound and outbound processes.
• Process hazardous materials in accordance with International Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Use a radio frequency terminal / scan gun to process product throughout the warehouse.
• Use assigned individual security passwords.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures related to regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements (including spills, damages, and returns).
• Process and stage damaged product according to standard operating procedures.
• Use correct pallets and packaging (as required by customer or country) to ship product.
• Participate in projects/teams to continuously improve the operation and key result areas (safety, quality, service and cost).
• Utilize warehouse computer applications (WMS, RF equipment).
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Document inventory discrepancies.
• Complete training assignments on time.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with calculator assistance.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three‑syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Willingness to work overtime, as necessary, scheduled or unscheduled.
• Understanding of temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius.
• Good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Warehouse management systems experience.
• Regularly stand, talk, hear; use hands to handle materials or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Frequently walk, lift, and/or move up to 65 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular exposure to moving powered industrial equipment, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Perform assigned duties and any additional tasks, including cross‑training.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more open with our pay practices. This position has an hourly pay rate of $17.50, based on relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

Medial, 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. Paid time off ranges from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, plus paid holidays and family and medical leaves of absence. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, employee discount program, employee assistance program, and childcare benefits.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer evaluating 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.

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Hospitals and Health Care