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

About the role

At Baxter, we believe every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life. Founded in 1931, our mission to Save and Sustain Lives guides us to redefine healthcare delivery and make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our colleagues are united by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration, empowering each individual to take ownership and make a meaningful impact while striving for efficient and effective operations.

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. You are part of a cross‑functional team including production operators, material handlers, and supervisors working together to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing processes for the production of Plastic Pour Bottles.
• Perform and document line clearances.
• Verify correctness of material.
• Supply 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 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Additional technical experience, training, or education a plus.
• Basic mathematical 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (starting day one).
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
• Family and medical leaves of absence.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Childcare benefits.

Pay

This position has a salary pay rate of $18.00 per hour, plus shift differential for off shifts. The pay rate is based on factors including relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.