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

Baxter · Round Lake, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

These are 12-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. How have you handled long shifts before?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic expectations about the schedule and can stay safe and alert all day.

Tell me about a time you kept a production line supplied when things got busy.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and keep up with demand without cutting corners.

Tell me about a time you noticed something wrong that nobody else caught.

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to detail and speak up, which matters in medical manufacturing.

Why do you want to work in medical products manufacturing?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their work connects to patients and will take the responsibility seriously.

What would you do

You find a damaged pallet of materials in staging. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report and separate damaged materials instead of sending them to production.

A production lead asks you to bring material that hasn't been released yet. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow material status rules even when a supervisor is in a hurry.

About the work

Have you driven a forklift or other powered industrial truck? Tell me about your experience.

What they are checking: Whether they can move materials safely, which is usually the core physical skill in this role.

How do you make sure the right material goes to the right production line?

What they are checking: Whether they check lot numbers and labels carefully, since wrong material can reach a medical product.

How do you keep accurate records when moving or issuing materials in a system?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that inventory accuracy affects production and regulatory records.

What safety habits do you follow when working around forklifts and pedestrians?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety first in a busy plant where moving equipment and people share space.

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The full job description

As published by Baxter.

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 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice .

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