Material Handler III - Baxject (3:00pm - 11:00pm)

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 Handler III, you support the efficient production of Plastic Pour Bottles by ensuring materials are accurate, available, and properly handled throughout the process. You perform line clearances, verify materials, and operate forklifts to move gaylords and totes between production and warehouse areas. You also prepare containers by cleaning and relining them, stage finished goods, and report any issues to leadership. Your role includes maintaining documentation, supporting Lean initiatives, and upholding safety, housekeeping, and 6S standards. Your Team You are part of a cross-functional team including production operators, material handlers, and supervisors working together to meet safety, quality, and production goals. The team depends on strong communication and coordination to maintain material flow and reduce downtime. Together, you contribute to continuous improvement efforts and maintain an organized, efficient, and safe work environment. What we offer from Day One 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 You'll Be Doing Perform manufacturing processes for the production of Plastic Pour Bottles. Perform and document line clearances. Verify correctness of material. Responsible for supplying parts to and from the manufacturing operation. Operate forklift to transfer gaylords and totes to/from warehouse. Clean and bring empty gaylords into the department to be filled with preforms. Remove used gaylord bags from the empty gaylords and replace with new bags. Stack and remove filled preform gaylords from the production area on a forklift and stage in the released warehouse area. Report abnormalities and corrective action to shift leader/supervision. Participate in continuous improvement efforts and Lean exercises. Maintain good housekeeping and 6S responsibilities as assigned. What You'll Bring High school diploma required. Additional technical experience, training, or education a plus. Basic mathematical skills and computer skills required. Ability to read and understand specifications and procedures. Able to complete documentation legibly and per procedure. Trained as forklift and hand cart driver preferred. Audiometric testing and hearing protection required. Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) 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. Ability to bend, stoop and climb ladders; stand for long periods of time; lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and able to lift above the shoulders. 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 $18.00, plus shift differential for off shifts. 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. Other Duties as Assigned Please note 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 un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 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 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 Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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