Operator V - PPB (11:00pm - 7:00am)

About the role

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

• You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives.
• You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time.
• You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork.
• As an Operator V - PPB Packing, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!

Your team

Cleveland's technology and automation is innovative. It is the U.S. sole source for plastic pour bottles, glass IV, and various reconstitution devices. This facility produces a number of major product lines with a diverse array of automated manufacturing technologies ranging from bottle solution filling, injection molding, tubing extrusion, and device assembly.

Pay and benefits

Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 70 years. The work is challenging and rewarding, as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. Baxter encourages and values every employee and believes that all can make a contribution to advancing healthcare for patients; work to be proud of.

What we offer from Day One

• 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

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform all essential duties for Plastic Pour Bottle Packing production operations to include stack-off, visual inspection, batch documentation and operating work saver. Maintain steady flow of bottles on packing conveyor lines.
• Develop detailed operational understanding for all department equipment. Set-up machine parameters per operating procedures.
• Perform line clearance, quality checks, material movement, and required mechanical adjustments to equipment.
• Run label machine as required.
• Use blueprints, specifications, Bill of Materials, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure product acceptability.
• Enter production data in applicable systems as required.
• Report abnormalities and corrective action to supervision.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices.
• Assist with the analysis/trending of performance data such as scrap, rework, downtime, etc.
• Participate in and complete all required training. Participate in the training of new personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and Lean exercises.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the working area and lead 6S responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform job duties as Material Handler as needed to cover department absences.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma required. Additional technical experience, training, or education a plus.
• Basic knowledge of quality and safety procedures and regulations a plus.
• Mechanical proficiency required.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley controls a plus.
• Capability to comprehend and interpret computer control documents and specifications. Computer proficient and ability to use software applications.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and procedures.
• Able to complete documentation legibly.
• Trained as forklift driver preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Meet visual acuity requirements as documented in the Baxter Cleveland Visual Acuity procedure CL-01-01-037.
• Audiometric testing and hearing protection required.
• Ability to bend, stoop and climb cross-over ladders. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds repetitively.

Additional information

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary pay rate of $19.38, plus shift differential for off shifts. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Benefits

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: Benefits | Baxter