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 a APF MH, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!
Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. We are currently looking for an energetic, hard-working APF MH to work full-time permanent on our Day shift (Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00) at our Alliston facility. We offer an Employee Stock Purchasing Plan, Defined contribution pension plan and medical/dental benefits on your first day!
Your team
Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.
Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.
The following are dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, jumpsuit, hood, hairnet, beard cover, gloves, isolation mask and boots (additional PPE required when cleaning)
Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise
Involves working around equipment, machinery, and belts
What You'll Be Doing
The Material Handler assumes the responsibilities of setting up the Filling line and trouble shooting the process as the Line is running. This also includes ensuring the Line has the material, equipment and staffing needed to run the daily schedule. The Material Handler is a key person in the Filling team for their Line.
Repair, setup & adjust and be able to maintain equipment to operate per spec.
Responsible for trouble shooting and minor repairs of APF, Rovema and Truck loader
Set up and tear down / cleaning of Filling Equipment (piping, nozzles, counters, scale, etc).
Perform cleaning and sanitization. Move trucks and material as needed.
Perform the line clearance process as required.
When machines go down, assist the operators.
Receiving and verifying components at Fill.
Handling and storage of material.
Ensuring the line has the material, equipment and staffing needed to run the daily schedule.
Assisting on the line as needed to help the process run smoothly and effectively.
Ensuring material and parts flow smoothly in the process. Substitute for the Supervisor in their absence if required.
Perform Filling duties as assigned
Performing all hourly weigh checks and documenting in infinity.
Duties performed on a continual or intermittent basis
Learn, understand and apply thorough quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
What You'll Bring
Successful completion of High School diploma or GED required (Proof will be requested)
Math
English
Experience doing repetitive tasks
Fast-paced environment, high pressure
Ability to work in noisy and warm, wet conditions; also heavy lifting involved.
Must pass ergonomic assessment to ensure ability to perform bonafide essential job duties
Demonstrated good attendance in present position
Demonstrated good performance & good quality in present position
Demonstrated good attitude, utilizing Baxter’s Shared Commitments
Flexibility to work overtime as required.
Experience in Trouble shooting mechanical problems.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Experience in working effectively both independently, and as part of a team.
Proven ability to be proactive and self-motivated on the job.
Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.
There is a high degree of mechanical aptitude and creativity in the execution of this function. Must be able to pass the ERGO testing due to the physical nature of the job
Equipment and tools used: piping, nozzles, counters, scale, hand cart, System AS400, BMTS, EBR
Pay Transparency Language:
We understand that 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 $29.70 an hour. You may also be entitled to a shift premium for all shift premium eligible hours which will be included in your bi-weekly pay. Shift premium pay is subject to change and is at the sole discretion of the Company. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position.
As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitment team.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
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