Supply Handler (6:00 am- 6:30 pm)

Baxter International; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Baxter International in Illinois is seeking a Supply Handler to manage finishing room operations and downstream production activities, including setup, verification of materials, and equipment calibration status, with hands-on blending, grinding, and molding tasks as needed.

You will document production targets, keep downtime records, supervise exposure times, perform line clearances, and troubleshoot label dispensers, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin.
• Must not be color blind.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Visual acuity 20/20 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required.
• Must understand, speak, read and write English to align with SOPs and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Hour-by-Hour boards with production targets and explain gaps.
• Maintain downtime entries and open maintenance requests as needed.
• Supervise product exposure times and document process flow.
• Perform Operator I/II functions as needed.
• Set up and tear down room; keep production area stocked.
• Perform all line clearances.
• Replace labels on dispensers and troubleshoot label dispenser issues.
• Troubleshoot problems in the finishing area and contact the right person.
• Support facility cleaning per daily schedule.
• Move production carts in cold and freezer areas per product specs.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Basic math

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

As a Supply Handler you will be in charge of a Finishing room. In this role you will perform downstream activities that are required to successfully complete production. This involves initiation of paperwork not generated by the documentation center, verification of components per the appropriate Bill of Materials, set-up, challenge and verification of label dispensers, verification of weighing and measuring devices for current calibration status, and set-up and verification of batch board and seal integrity stations. Some areas require the assembly of equipment including the operation of blending, grinding, and some molding.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain the Hour-by-Hour boards by documenting production targets and actuals and providing detailed reasons for any gaps, as well as keeping shift total production numbers and PVP trends

• Maintain downtime entries in Baxterity and open requests for maintenance as needed

• Supervise product exposure times and document process flow as required

• Periodically performs all Operator I/Operator II functions

• Set-up/Tear down room and keep production area supplies up to date

• Perform all line clearances

• Replace labels on dispensers, take appropriate samples and verify as well as troubleshoot any label dispenser problems

• Trouble shoot problems in the finishing area, and decide how to correct or who to contact

• Facility cleaning, as required based on daily schedule

• Move production cart into 5o C and freezer areas in the required times required by product specification

• Other duties as assigned by manager

• Overtime may be required

What You’ll Bring

• Must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin

• Must not be color blind

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Visual acuity 20/20 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required

• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English to align with necessary SOP’s, SPEC’s, Job-specific training materials, GMP’s, and other manuals

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good documentation and computer skills

• Basic math skills are required

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds

• Frequent walking and standing

• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching up and out, wrist turning, pinching and manipulation

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 pay rate of $23.35 an hour.

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.

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

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter 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.

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