Production Technician I, Fill (2:30pm - 10:30pm)

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 Production Technician l, Fill 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. Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.

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.

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

The STS Production Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying, operating, and maintaining various equipment in the Filling, and Pump Room area. Equipment involved is as follows:

Filling Machines

Centrifugal and Pneumatic Pumps

Pneumatic and Manual Valves

Pressure Transducers

Automated Filter Integrity Testers

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)

• Setup and make adjustments as necessary to Filling Equipment using controls on an electrical control panel (HMI) or by way of manual adjustments

• Load and replenish production supplies at a rate consistent with production needs.

• Perform cleaning and setup of filters for production and sanitization.

• Perform and document filter integrity testing.

• Perform minor routine and preventative maintenance for facilities and equipment.

• Identify facility repairs, conduct minor repairs or generate workorders to complete repair work.

• Ensures area is set-up per the appropriate SOP, code sheet, and Bill of Material (BOM)

• Execute Batch/Code changes as well as sublots when assigned.

• Execute tank changes, and filter changes as required.

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

• Investigate, identify and correct or escalate any inefficiency in the Solution Transmission System’s performance.

• Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities, including daily, mid week, and weekly cleaning activities.

• Notify the supervisor, assistant supervisor, and/or Production Technician II, and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur

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

• Performs all required documentation in the area assigned

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

• Supports Safety, 6S, GMP, and TPM efforts in the area and reports any of these or quality issues to Supervision as needed.

• Will be required to train new PTI’s on processes and tasks.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have 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.

• Must be able to perform basic mathematics

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

• Must have basic computer skills

• Then list preferred requirements for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Production Technician, Prep Material Handler, or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include lifting and carrying 5-10 lbs., an average of 50 ft., approximately 20 times per shift; lifting and carrying 11-25 lbs., an average of 20 ft, approximately 10 times per shift; lifting and carrying 26-50 lbs. an average of 5 ft, approximately 8 times per shift. Normal reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, manual dexterity and visual acuity required.

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 unable 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.

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