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. Job Description Position: Handler, Material Pouch Position Summary The Pouch Material Handler contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying materials to the Pouching line, operating and performing minor maintenance on line machinery, visually inspecting and then transporting IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions. Essential Job Duties - Identify each truck and transport filled and assembled bags using a powered industrial truck from the truck loader to sterilization - Pre-Op and change out batteries on the powered industrial truck (if required) - Keep the truck loader continuously supplied with empty/cleared trucks to be loaded - Responsible for procuring and staging production supplies (i.e. rollstock and over-pouches) as indicated on the Bill of Material (BOM) and for restocking unused supplies - Clear or correct faults/alarms, operate and make adjustments as necessary to automated truck loading machinery and/or automated over-pouchers - Perform adjustments and minor maintenance on the pouch sealer, trucks and belts - Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system - Visually inspect each bag for defects and categorize and log any defects identified - Perform scheduled quality checks using an assortment of gauges and a scale - Unpackage product and reinspect when necessary - Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur - Assists in performing line clearance and end of shift clean up including counting, cutting and the weighing of scrap - Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles - Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Work Environment - In a Class III Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, hairnet and beard cover (additional PPE required when cleaning and manually loading trucks) - There is constant or intermittent noise and vibration. - This position involves working around equipment, machinery and belts - Requires occasionally working with chemical cleaners and disinfectants Required Qualifications/Certifications - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent - Must be at least 18 years of age - Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members. - Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings - Must be able to perform basic mathematics - Possess or be able to obtain PIT Operator Certification - Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification - Basic computer skills required Preferred Experience - One year of manufacturing experience - CRC (Career Readiness Certification) Silver level Physical Requirements - This position requires frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and reaching with hands and arms. The position also involves lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift - Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary - Must be able to pass the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) physical - Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes. - Must be able to squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required. Some job duties are performed on a rotating basis.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 employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: <a href="https://www.baxter.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits | Baxter</a>Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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.<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a>Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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