Burn-Off Operator (Temp to Hire) 2nd Shift

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

2d•$23

About The Position

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. Your Role at Baxter This is where my hands make life-sustaining products As a Burn‑Off Operator, you help keep paint operations running efficiently by removing powder coat finishes from paint racks. You’ll work with a fluidized sand bed oven, pressure washers, forklifts, and hoists to clean racks so they’re ready for reuse. This role is hands‑on and physical, requiring attention to detail, a strong focus on safety, and the ability to follow standard work procedures. You’ll support daily production by maintaining equipment, inspecting finished racks, and keeping the burn‑off area clean, organized, and operating smoothly. Your Team You’ll be part of a close‑knit paint and burn‑off operations team that works together to support production across the facility. You’ll collaborate with fellow operators, utility team members, and paint department leads to keep racks moving efficiently and safely. Team members communicate openly, help solve problems as they arise, and support one another—especially during busy production periods. As you gain experience, you may also help train new team members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree (applies to anyone hired after 1997)
Must obtain and maintain a Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) license
Ability to operate walk-behind, sit-down, and stand-up forklifts safely
Ability to pass required medical evaluations
Ability to operate a pressure washer throughout the shift
Ability to add sand to the burn‑off oven as needed
Ability to shovel a limited amount of sand during end‑of‑shift cleanup
Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and heat‑related processes
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Operate burn‑off equipment to remove powder coating from paint racks using: Fluidized sand bed oven Pressure washing equipment
Perform basic maintenance on the fluidized sand bed system to reduce downtime, including: Checking and maintaining proper sand levels Ensuring proper sand fluidization Inspecting and cleaning fluidization filters
Clean sand containment containers in dust collection and H.E.P.A. vacuum systems
Pressure wash racks after burn‑off to remove ash and sand residue
Inspect racks to ensure they are fully cleaned and ready for reuse
Load and unload racks using forklifts and overhead hoists
Pick up and deliver paint rack carriers from storage locations
Load and unload paint racks and powder coat paint masks from burn‑off containers
Reclaim sand from the cleaning process and reload it into the burn‑off oven
Load fresh sand into sand tubs and burn‑off furnace as needed
Keep the burn‑off area clean and safe throughout the shift, including end‑of‑shift cleanup
Follow all safety rules, procedures, and standard work instructions at all times
Communicate equipment, quality, or process issues—and potential solutions—to the team
Document production or process data as needed
Troubleshoot issues to support quality and production flow
Assist with training new employees as required
Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations

Benefits

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 employees.
For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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