Paint Operator Floater (Temp to Hire)

Baxter International Inc. • Batesville, IN

1d • $22

About The Position

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products As a Paint Team Floater, you play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. You’ll step in wherever help is needed—covering absences, supporting busy areas, and ensuring paint operations stay on schedule. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and perform all paint department tasks with minimal supervision. You’ll be trained across the entire paint process, including paint rack burn-off operations and spray booth work.

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
• Burn-off operations require the ability to: Operate a pressure washer throughout the shift Add and shovel sand during burn-off and cleanup
• Spray booth work requires: Lifting 40‑lb. bags of powder paint Upper body strength to safely operate spray guns during normal shifts
• 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

• Learn and stay proficient at all paint department workstations
• Rack and un-rack parts in 42P, follow production schedules, clock parts, and report shortages or issues
• Guide paint racks through the system by operating trolley line gates
• Keep paint racks moving smoothly through the “Q” (paint skating rink)
• Recover and re-rack parts that fall or become dislodged
• Pull racks into the wash system to support downstream production
• Route racks to the correct spray booth and ensure the correct paint color is applied
• Operate manual and automatic powder coating spray guns
• Inspect painted parts, perform repairs, and determine disposition of damaged parts
• Assist with un-racking and banding finished parts
• Train and support new employees as needed
• Communicate with supervisors and other departments to maintain workflow
• Track production data and help identify and tackle problems
• Troubleshoot equipment or quality issues and suggest improvements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow all safety procedures
• Support team problem‑solving activities and continuous improvement efforts
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department needs
• Other duties may be assigned as production needs change.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED