Paint Team Floater (Temp to Hire) 1st Shift

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

3d•$22 - $22•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 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. Your Team You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast‑paced paint operations team that works closely to meet daily production goals. In this role, you’ll interact regularly with paint technicians, utility operators, leads, and supervisors, as well as partner departments upstream and downstream in the production process.

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.
Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

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