Material Support Person

Job description

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. Your Role at Baxter This is where my hands make life-sustaining products As a Material Support Person, you will play a key role in keeping materials, parts, and finished products moving throughout the facility. You will support production by receiving shipments, stocking inventory, supplying workstations, preparing products for shipment, and operating material handling equipment. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help ensure products are delivered accurately and on time. Your Team You will be part of the Materials and Operations team, working closely with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, and Warehouse personnel. This team works together to maintain inventory accuracy, support manufacturing schedules, and ensure customers receive high-quality products on time. Team members regularly collaborate to solve problems, improve processes, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment. What You'll Be Doing Receive incoming materials, parts, and products and place them in the correct storage locations. Pick materials and products from inventory to support production and customer orders. Package, crate, wrap, and prepare products for domestic and international shipment. Load and unload trucks, trailers, containers, and other transportation vehicles. Verify quantities and product information against shipping and receiving documents. Build crates and use packaging materials, wrapping equipment, and steel banding to secure shipments. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment safely. Deliver materials, parts, tools, and supplies to production areas as needed. Keep materials flowing to workstations to help prevent production delays. Follow established processes when loading conveyor systems and preparing kits for production. Follow written work instructions, procedures, and verbal directions. Use inventory management systems and computer programs to locate, track, and transfer materials. Review reports and documents to determine inventory needs and material movement requirements. Complete shipping, receiving, inventory, and quality documentation accurately. Report inventory changes and material location updates to the appropriate team members. Maintain production charts, logs, quality records, and other required paperwork. Investigate inventory discrepancies and help resolve material shortages. Assist with locating missing parts and expediting materials needed for production. Update inventory records and transfer stock within company systems. Report inventory concerns or record inaccuracies to supervision. Secure materials, parts, and supplies according to company procedures. Monitor storage areas and report unauthorized activity when necessary. Perform minor cleaning, adjustments, and basic maintenance of materials and products when required. Conduct routine equipment and vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs. Complete operator checklists and follow safe equipment operating procedures. Participate in team meetings, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement efforts. Share ideas and communicate issues that affect quality, safety, or productivity. Assist in training and supporting other team members as needed. Perform shelf-life and inventory audits and accurately document results. Identify damaged materials, defective products, or potential production issues and communicate concerns promptly. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Follow all company safety rules, policies, and procedures. What You'll Bring High school diploma or GED required. Previous warehouse, material handling, shipping/receiving, manufacturing, or forklift experience preferred. Must have a current and valid driver's license. Must be able to pass a tow motor (forklift) physical examination. Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to operate powered industrial equipment as required. Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 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 salary pay rate of $22.35. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spend