Raw Metal Material Handler (Temp to Hire)

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. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters 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.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products!

In this Temp to Hire role you will be responsible for the proper receiving storage handling locating counting recording and delivery of purchased fabricated in-process stock supplies tools or equipment to required production areas or pick up and store in storage areas. Loading / Un-Loading trucks. Responsible for spot checking incoming material for rust straightness nicks scratches and other noticeable defects.

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.

What Youll Be Doing

• Use the correct job procedures/instructions drawings specifications sequence of operations and established manufacturing procedures.

• Move material and unload trucks using crane forklifts hand trucks or by whatever means necessary.

• Move material to and from machines and workstations in proper sequence avoiding production delays.

• Load scrap trucks as required. Drive tractor-trailer or other vehicles as necessary to move material supplies equipment scrap etc. to necessary destinations.

• Make reports and maintain records as required.

• Investigate and analyze discrepancies in material and parts availability by using multiple production processes information stock movement procedures such as pull systems JIT etc.

• May be necessary to assist in expediting parts required for production.

• Update Company databases transferring stock to appropriate locations.

• Perform general material handling duties within the plant and process paperwork as required.

• Load and unload arranging load to properly utilize space and balance load for proper weight distribution; block and secure as required to prevent shifting or damage in transit.

• Maintain work areas and vehicles in a clean and orderly condition checking oil water fuel levels etc. to ensure proper operating levels and report any unsafe condition or needed repair or maintenance work as needed.

• Follow prescribed driving procedures and use of the daily vehicle operators checklists.

• Participate in team activities and problem solving sessions as required.

• Communicate problems and/or solutions to appropriate team member.

• As needed document and/or chart production data to aid in problem identification quality feedback and production scheduling.

• Assist other team members in their duties to ensure a quality product and smooth flow.

• Troubleshoot problems when necessary. Train instruct and assist other operators as required.

• Evaluate defective material and tooling faulty operations questionable conditions and potential work stoppages.

• Advise and recommend alternatives to appropriate person.

• Ensure that work area and equipment are maintained in a clean orderly and safe condition.

• Follow prescribed safety regulations.

What You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree

• Must have current valid drivers license and pass tow motor physical.

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 employees and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The rate for this position is $22.27 per hour.

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 additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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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