Urgently Need Material Handler, Packing (6:45am-6:45pm) in Asheville, NC
Job title: Material Handler, Packing (6:45am-6:45pm)
Company: Baxter
Job description: This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.
About Us: Baxters Mission:
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics, and in the home. For over 90 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful, and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Your role at Baxter:
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.
What we offer from Day One:
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
What youll be doing:
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)
What youll bring:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have 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.
Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
Possess or be able to obtain PIT Operator Certification
Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification.
Basic computer skills required.
One year of manufacturing experience, preferred
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a height up to 40 inches occasionally throughout the shift
Must be able to 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
Must be able to pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical
Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, reach forward, reach overhead, balance, stoop, crouch
Must be able to handle objects and operate controls using fine/simple/firm grasping and fingering
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 transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a pay rate of $19.38 an hour.
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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Expected salary: $19.38 per hour
Location: Asheville, NC
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