Material Handler, Pouch (6:45am - 2:45pm)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time.
• Calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork.
• Supplies the Pouching line with materials, operates and performs minor maintenance on line machinery, visually inspects and transports IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies, and other sterile solutions.
• Identify and transport filled and assembled bags using a powered industrial truck from the truck loader to sterilization.
• Pre-Op and change out batteries on the powered industrial truck (if required).
• Keep the truck loader continuously supplied with empty/cleared trucks to be loaded.
• Procure and stage production supplies (i.e. rollstock and over-pouches) as indicated on the Bill of Material (BOM) and for restocking unused supplies.
• Clear or correct faults/alarms, operate and make adjustments as necessary to automated truck loading machinery and/or automated over-pouchers.
• Perform adjustments and minor maintenance on the pouch sealer, trucks, and belts.
• Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system.
• Visually inspect each bag for defects and categorize and log any defects identified.
• Perform scheduled quality checks using an assortment of gauges and a scale.
• Unpackage and re-inspect product when necessary.
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
• Aids in performing line clearance and end of shift clean-up including counting, cutting, and weighing scrap.
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
• Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• One year of manufacturing experience, preferred
• CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level, preferred
• Possess or be able to obtain Worksaver Operator Certification
• Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification
• Basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills required

Qualifications

• Frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and reaching with hands and arms
• Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift
• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary
• Must be able to pass the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) physical
• Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes
• Must be able to squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance

Skills

• Manufacturing experience
• Worksaver Operator Certification
• Inspector Certification
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills

Benefits

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage that starts on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• 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
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $21.60 an hour.

Schedule

This position offers shift flexibility.