Material Handler III: Lean Manufacturing & Forklift Pro

Baxter; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours PTO and Holidays

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Material Handler III to support the production of Plastic Pour Bottles, ensuring materials are accurate, available, and properly handled.

You will perform line clearances, verify material, operate forklifts, prepare containers, stage finished goods, and report issues to leadership. You will maintain documentation, support Lean and 6S, uphold safety and housekeeping, and contribute to continuous improvement on a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Basic mathematical skills and computer skills required.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and procedures.
• Trained as forklift and hand cart driver preferred.
• Auditory testing and hearing protection required.
• Knowledge of cGMP and SOPs; apply Lean and 6S principles.
• Notify supervisor and take action on safety/quality issues.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing processes for the production of Plastic Pour Bottles.
• Perform and document line clearances.
• Verify correctness of material.
• Supply parts to and from the manufacturing operation.
• Operate forklift to transfer gaylords and totes to/from warehouse.
• Clean and prepare empty gaylords for filling.
• Stack and stage filled preform gaylords for warehouse release.
• Report abnormalities and corrective actions to shift lead/supervision.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean exercises.
• Maintain 6S and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Reading specs

Documentation

Safety awareness

6S principles

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand cart

Job description

Baxter is seeking a Material Handler III to support the production of Plastic Pour Bottles, ensuring materials are accurate, available, and properly handled.

You will perform line clearances, verify material, operate forklifts, prepare containers, stage finished goods, and report issues to leadership. You will maintain documentation, support Lean and 6S, uphold safety and housekeeping, and contribute to continuous improvement on a cross-functional team.