Kitting Associate 1st Shift

Your Team: Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

Preferred Certifications: Certification in inventory management (e.g., CPIM) or quality control (e.g., CQT) is a plus. Additional certifications in specialized areas (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001).Work Environment The work environment for a Kitting Associate in a medical equipment manufacturing plant is dynamic and structured, reflecting the critical nature of the products being handled. This environment is designed to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry regulations. The physical demands of a Kitting Associate in a medical equipment manufacturing plant are significant and varied, reflecting the nature of the work involved in handling medical supplies and equipment. Extended Periods of Standing: Associates may be required to stand for long periods while performing tasks such as packing, sorting, or inspecting items. Walking: The role involves frequent walking throughout the warehouse to pick items, check inventory, and coordinate with other team members. This can include navigating through aisles and around equipment. Heavy Lifting: Warehouse Associates often need to lift and carry items that can weigh up to 50 pounds or more. This includes boxes of medical equipment, pallets, and other materials. Assistance: Use of mechanical aids or team lifting when handling heavier items to ensure safety and compliance with ergonomic standards. Repetitive Tasks: Many tasks, such as picking, packing, and scanning items, involve repetitive motions that can lead to strain if not performed correctly. This includes reaching, bending, and twisting. Use of Tools: Operating tools and equipment, such as scanners and pallet jack, requires repetitive hand and arm movements. Handling Small Parts: Some medical equipment may involve handling small components that require fine motor skills and dexterity. Packing and Labeling: Tasks such as packing items securely and labeling boxes require careful hand-eye coordination. Climbing: Associates may need to climb ladders or step stools to access items stored at higher levels, which requires balance and coordination. Reaching: Frequently reaching for items on shelves or in storage areas is common, necessitating good upper body strength and flexibility. Temperature Variations: Depending on the warehouse setup, associates may work in environments with varying temperatures, such as cold storage areas for certain medical supplies. Cleanroom Standards: In some cases, associates may need to work in cleanroom environments, requiring adherence to specific protocols and wearing protective gear. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wearing appropriate PPE, such as gloves, safety shoes, safety vests and safety glasses, is often required to ensure safety while handling medical equipment. Awareness of Surroundings: Maintaining awareness of the warehouse environment is crucial to avoid accidents, especially when operating machinery or moving heavy items. Other Duties as Assigned This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required. Applicants must be authorized to work for any 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 open with our pay practices. To that end, this position has an hourly pay rate of $21.00. 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 Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter (opens in new window) 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (opens in new window)

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