Material Handler III - 3rd Shift

Baxter•Cleveland, OH

11d•Onsite

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 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. Your Team You are part of a cross-functional team including production operators, material handlers, and supervisors working together to meet safety, quality, and production goals. The team depends on strong communication and coordination to maintain material flow and reduce downtime. Together, you contribute to continuous improvement efforts and maintain an organized, efficient, and safe work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Basic mathematical skills and computer skills required.
Ability to read and understand specifications and procedures.
Able to complete documentation legibly and per procedure.
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.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical experience, training, or education a plus.
Trained as forklift and hand cart driver preferred.

Responsibilities

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

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
basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits