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Job Description

Position: Plastics Supply Handler

Shift: 2nd Shift (3PM-11PM)

Position Summary

There are three positions for Plastics Supply Handler described below. All Handlers are to be trained on all positions.

• Reviews Kiefel schedule and goes to warehouse to procure vinyl roll stock, stage in ante-room, breaks down pallets, loads roll stock onto buggies and supplies Kiefel machines with correct vinyl roll stock.
• Operates pneumatic hoist, worksaver, reach truck and performs housekeeping duties.
• Operates grind, blender machines converting vinyl trim scrap into reusable material for extruders.
• Delivers various raw materials to the extrusion department and removes and stages finished goods. Operates worksaver, hand jack and performs housekeeping duties.
• Performs various required GMP cleaning duties, supplies Kiefels with belt material, plastic liners, performs routine bag closet maintenance and other duties as assigned.
• Operates worksaver, hand jack and performs housekeeping duties.
• Supports Safety, 6S, GMP, and TPM efforts in the area and reports any of these or quality issues to Supervision as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads vinyl roll stock onto carts and stages behind designated Kiefels.
• Supplies department with Kiefel tubing.
• Completes required documentation and labeling. Maintains Ante Room per GMP requirements.
• Supplies materials for Subassembly and Extrusion machines. Moves finished goods to staging areas.
• Removes scrap and performs housekeeping duties as required. Operates worksaver and reach truck.
• Operates grinder and blender.
• Inspects ground trim for foreign material.
• Releases trim and transports to warehouse, performs documentation and cleans area. Provides belt material and tote pan liners to the area. Supports Safety, 6S, GMP, and TPM efforts in the area and reports any of these or quality issues to Supervision as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for this role

• Higschool Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic mathematics calculations.
• Must conform to the North Cove dress code and safety procedures for this area.
• Uses safety knife, scissors, utility knife and snap gauge.
• Assembles and disassembles boxes.
• Operates worksaver, hand trucks and forklift.
• Physical requirements include lifting and carrying 26-50 lbs., an average of 3 ft., approximately 18 times per shift.
• In addition, lifting over 75 lbs. approximately 160 times per shift.
• Job involves manipulating rolls of vinyl into a vertical position so that they can be lifted with a hoist.
• Frequent or continuous lifting or moving, occasionally in difficult work positions, with walking, pulling, stretching, bending, pushing and /or reaching effort required.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required.
• Good eye/hand/foot coordination could be necessary as well.
• Must use various hand tools. Overtime as required.

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 $18.48 an hour.

Other Duties Assigned

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.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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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