Over The Road Driver (OTR)

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 BaxterThis is where my hands make life-sustaining products

As an Over‑the‑Road (OTR) Driver, you’ll safely complete scheduled deliveries and pick‑ups for our customers and vendors across the U.S. and Canada. Your work helps ensure life‑sustaining Baxter products arrive where they’re needed, when they’re needed. And as a thank you for helping us achieve our mission of saving and sustaining lives, we are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus.

Your Team

You’ll be part of a team that values ethics, teamwork, and respect. We encourage different viewpoints and support professional growth. The products made here—from hospital beds and mattresses to vital patient‑monitoring solutions—are used by patients around the world. At Baxter, every role matters, and the work you do truly makes a difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete assigned deliveries and pick-ups to and from our customers and vendors, using hoists and other devices, in a professional and, efficient manner.

• Follow all safety rules for equipment use and driving outlined by Baxter and DOT

• Handle hours of service (HOS) using Qualcomm E-log System, MS Word, MS Excel.

• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers by providing excellent customer service.

• Follow procedures and align with the standards for Continuous Improvement.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to push and/or pull up to 80 lbs.

What You'll Bring

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Hold a Class A CDL license with a DOT physical, physical ability test (PAT), background check, pre-employment drug screen, and road test

• Current U.S. Passport (or be eligible to acquire one)

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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 salary pay rate of $26.00/hr on duty with .70 per mile. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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.

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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.

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