Description

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.

Summary

This position is responsible for product inspection, packaging, labeling and department cleaning. Independent thinking skills are necessary to assure compliance with Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), GMP’s and Safety of the department and product. Responsibilities vary across a three-shift operation, several distinct manufacturing processes and environments. The knowledge base necessary for this position is not limited to one specific environment or process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In-process inspections and quality checks for product defects
Cleaning of machines and equipment per department SOP’s
Complete necessary steps to insure proper packaging and labeling of product assisted by automatic packing equipment
Operating laundry equipment
Wash/dry clothes
Rotate to any cell as Operator I when necessary
Assist Material Handler I in moving freezer carts, pasteurization carts into incubator and operating lift equipment
Required to maintain attendance in accordance with the RLD Attendance Policy
Mandatory overtime is required

Work Environment: 5 to 70 degrees room temp, work with hot surfaces, wet environment, chemicals and drug compounds.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Ability to work independently
Requires the use of and troubleshooting of the label dispensing equipment
Good communication skills
Good documentation skills
Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and job-specific training materials

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English in order to comply with necessary SOP’s, SPEC’s, Job-specific training materials, GMP’s, and other manuals.

Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills required.

Reasoning Ability: Decision making in this position is based on existing standard operating procedures as well as ability to use good judgment. This includes the determination of defective product. Independent decision making and responsiveness is necessary for this position and may include prioritizing work and who to ask for assistance when determination of defective product is being evaluated. Resources used to resolve problems may include technicians, supervisors, managers, engineering, quality management, specifications, SOP’s, and manuals.

Physical Demands

Must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin Drugs
Visual acuity of 20/25 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required
Must not be colorblind
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds between 6" off the floor to 5’8" to load freezer carts.
Push/pull up to 30 pounds to move loaded, wheeled, freezer carts with assistance from Material Handler I
Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending and squatting
Frequent reaching between waist and shoulder level during inspection
Occasional reaching up and out
Repetitive grasping and movement of hands and fingers
Must be able to work at machine based speed

Additional Requirement: Final candidate will be required to pass a post offer/pre-employment job placement examination which will test the physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.

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 $21.15 an hour.

This is a 12-hour 2-2-3 shift schedule.

Night shift from 6:00pm to 6:30am.

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.

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