Operator V - 1st Shift (7:00am - 3:00pm)

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

• Perform all essential duties for Plastic Pour Bottle Packing production operations to include stack-off, visual inspection, batch documentation and operating work saver.
• Maintain steady flow of bottles on packing conveyor lines.
• Develop detailed operational understanding for all department equipment.
• Set-up machine parameters per operating procedures.
• Perform line clearance, quality checks, material movement, and required mechanical adjustments to equipment.
• Run label machine as required.
• Use blueprints, specifications, Bill of Materials, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure product acceptability.
• Enter production data in applicable systems as required.
• Report abnormalities and corrective action to supervision.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices.
• Assist with the analysis/trending of performance data such as scrap, rework, downtime, etc.
• Participate in and complete all required training.
• Participate in the training of new personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and Lean exercises.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the working area and lead 6S responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform job duties as Material Handler as needed to cover department absences.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma required.
• Additional technical experience, training, or education a plus.
• Basic knowledge of quality and safety procedures and regulations a plus.
• Mechanical proficiency required.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley controls a plus.
• Capability to comprehend and interpret computer control documents and specifications.
• Computer proficient and able to use software applications.
• Able to read and understand specifications and procedures.
• Able to complete documentation legibly.
• Trained as forklift driver preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Meet visual acuity requirements as documented in the Baxter Cleveland Visual Acuity procedure CL-01-01-037.
• Audiometric testing and hearing protection required.
• Able to bend, stoop and climb cross-over ladders.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds repetitively.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.
• Ability to meet Baxter's visual acuity and audiometric testing requirements.

Skills

• Quality and safety procedures and regulations.
• Allen Bradley controls.
• Computer proficiency.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Physical abilities (bending, stooping, climbing, standing, lifting).

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The pay rate is $19.38 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position.