Material Handler I

This is where your work makes a difference.

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. 

About Us: Baxter’s 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. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s 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:

Responsible for the accurate setup and delivery of materials to manufacturing lines, ensuring compliance with FIFO (First In, First Out) principles always. This role supports efficient production flow by maintaining proper material availability, preventing waste, and safeguarding product quality through strict adherence to established procedures, inventory controls, and manufacturing standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Comply with all requirements outlined in applicable quality regulations.
• Keep the work area clean and always organized by following 6S principles.
• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities aimed at reducing material waste in the manufacturing area.
• Ensure proper inventory handling and material availability to prevent production line shortages.
• Set up equipment and fixtures used for assembly and packaging of finished goods or sub‑assemblies.
• Comply with all established Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, requirements, and plans.
• Properly care for and maintain all tools, equipment, and supplies issued for task execution.
• Request materials from Manufacturing Staging and verify them against the Bill of Materials (BOM) upon receipt in the material transfer area.
• Record material usage in production records, either manually or electronically (POMS), following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to workstations while preventing material loss or waste.
• Place correct and properly identified materials at workstations according to applicable procedures (Material On Status must meet all SOP requirements).
• Collect, count, weigh, and label processed materials for return, and place them in the designated area.
• Properly segregate and identify leftover materials from production runs and from cycle count activities.
• Apply basic ergonomic principles to minimize discomfort and prevent work‑related injuries.
• Maintain awareness of all risks and environmental aspects related to the work area and support the identification of new risks.
• Follow established work standards and incorporate guidance from Industrial Engineering to perform assigned tasks effectively.
• Ensure correct distribution of materials according to the failure modes defined in the PFMEA (applicable to personnel in the Renal area).
• Understand the failure modes associated with assigned tasks and report any newly identified failure modes.
• Manage material usage in alignment with established scrap percentage targets.
• Provide support during material cycle counts, as required.

What you’ll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic PC proficiency, including the use of applications and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or material handling environment.
• Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Knowledge of labeling requirements, including GTIN, UDI, and related identifiers.
• Knowledge or experience with POMS for electronic documentation.
• Knowledge or experience with MMSII for label printing.
• Ability to interpret and follow standard work instructions.
• Experience working with fixture systems used in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate scales for material weighing.

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

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