Production Associate, Pouch (2:45pm-10:45pm)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to drug formulation, weighing raw materials, cleaning, mixing sophisticated tanks and equipment, distilled water sanitization, filter integrity testing, and documentation.
• Over-pouch and seal the over-pouch, enclosing a bag containing solutions or premixed drugs, at a rate consistent with production needs.
• Inspect and ensure that the over-pouches, bags and their components meet quality standards.
• Perform scheduled quality checks using an assortment of gauges and a scale.
• Document scheduled cleaning activities.
• Notify the supervisor 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).
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
• Correct any over-pouch seal or packaging issues previously identified.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification.
• One year of manufacturing experience, preferred.
• RCC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level, 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.

Qualifications

• Requires continuous grasping, pushing/pulling up to 12 pounds for up to 25 feet and reaching with hands and arms.
• Lifting on average up to 16 pounds to/from a height of up to 46 inches constantly throughout the shift.
• Carrying on average up to 10 pounds for 5 feet constantly throughout the shift.
• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.
• Ability to complete quick and precise repetitive processes using both arms and both hands.
• Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach forward, reach overhead, balance, crouch.
• Ability to handle objects and operate controls using fine/simple/firm grasping and fingering.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage that starts on day one.
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• 401K match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

The Production Associate, Pouch position has a pay rate of $19.90 an hour.

Schedule

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities.