Material Handler, Plastics (7:00a-7:00pm)

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

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As a Supply Handler, Plastics, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.

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.

 You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

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

There are four positions for Plastics Supply Handler described below. All Handlers are to be trained on all positions.

• Reviews Kiefel schedule and goes to warehouse to procure vinyl roll stock, stage in ante-room, breaks down pallets, loads roll stock onto buggies and supplies Kiefel machines with correct vinyl roll stock. Operates pneumatic hoist, worksaver, reach truck and performs housekeeping duties.

• Operates grind, blender machines converting vinyl trim scrap into reusable material for extruders. Delivers various raw materials to the extrusion department and removes and stages finished goods. Operates worksaver, hand jack and performs housekeeping duties.

• Operates PITs to transfer Kiefel containers to Cell1 and to maintain the Kiefel closet fleet in the Kiefel South warehouse.

• Performs various required GMP cleaning duties, supplies Kiefels with belt material, plastic liners, performs routine bag closet maintenance and other duties as assigned. Operates worksaver, hand jack and performs housekeeping duties. Supports Safety, 6S, GMP, and TPM efforts in the area and reports any of these or quality issues to Supervision as needed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Loads vinyl roll stock onto carts and stages behind designated Kiefels.

• Supplies department with Kiefel tubing.

• Completes required documentation and labeling. Maintains Ante Room per GMP requirements.

• Supplies Kiefel containers to Cell1 and maintains the Kiefel South warehouse.

• Removes scrap and performs housekeeping duties as required. Operates worksaver and reach truck.

• Operates grinder and blender.

• Inspects ground trim for foreign material.

• Releases trim and transports to warehouse, performs documentation and cleans area. Provides belt material and tote pan liners to the area. Supports Safety, 6S, GMP, and TPM efforts in the area and reports any of these or quality issues to Supervision as needed.

• Conform to the North Cove dress code and safety procedures for this area.

• Use safety knife, scissors, utility knife and snap gauge.

• Assemble and disassemble boxes.

• Operates worksaver, PITs,  hand trucks and forklift.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Highschool Diploma or GED.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematics calculations.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying 26-50 lbs., an average of 3 ft., approximately 18 times per shift.

• Lifting over 75 lbs. approximately 160 times per shift.

• Frequent or continuous lifting or moving, occasionally in difficult work positions, with walking, pulling, stretching, bending, pushing and /or reaching effort required.

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required.

• Good eye/hand/foot coordination could be necessary as well.

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 $21.60 an hour.

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

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