Production Technician I, Pouch (10:45pm - 6:45am)

Your Role at Baxter
You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make save 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.

In this role you are responsible for performance of tasks related to drug formulation, weighing raw materials, cleaning, mixing sophisticated tanks and equipment, distilled water sanitization, filter integrity testing, and documentation. Working in a cleanroom is essential to delivering life-saving therapies. Watch this video to understand the garbing process (your required attire on the job) and what it means for patient safety.

You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

What we offer from Day One

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

What You'll Be Doing

Operate, monitor and make adjustments as necessary to manual and automated filling equipment and machines using controls on an electrical control panel (HMI) or by way of manual adjustments.

Set-up load and replenish production supplies by use of a powered industrial truck (PIT) at a rate consistent with production needs.

Perform minor routine and preventative maintenance such as alignment adjustments, replacement of machine parts or belts, cleaning and lubrication while supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Reconcile headcount needed on a per shift basis based on schedule production demands.

Perform scheduled quality checks, disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary.

Inspect finished product to ensure quality standards are being met.

Complete batch/code changes, tank changes, as well as sub lots as needed.

Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system.

Investigate, identify and correct or elevate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance including mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues.

Develop standard work for troubleshooting and setups/changeovers.

Read blueprints and use tools to measure the product, ensuring the output meets specifications, making adjustments/repairs as needed.

Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities.

Assist in Quality Improvement or VIP programs if required.

Work with Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor to coordinate training requirements for line staff.

Train new associates on responsible processes.

Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.

Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur.

Learn, understand and apply meticulous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles including maintaining and securing provided tools.

What You'll Bring

High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.

CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level preferred.

Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc. preferred.

Basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.

Ability to perform basic mathematics.

Proficient in how to use a calculator and measurement tools as well as basic hand tools.

Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and reaching with hands and arms. The position also involves lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift.

Must pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical.

Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.

Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes.

Ability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance.

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 $44,000.00 annually.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Benefits
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.

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
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 let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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