Material Handler, Supply Plastics (7:00am-7:00pm)

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 85 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.

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.

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.

• 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 three 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.
• 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 materials for Subassembly and Extrusion machines. Moves finished goods to staging areas.
• 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, 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.

• 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 $19.95 an hour.

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.

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