Subassembly Operator (7:00pm - 7:00am)

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 an Operator, Subassembly , 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.

Watch  this video to understand the garbing process (your required attire on the job) and what it means for patient 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 Subassembly Operator is an Hourly Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying and operating machines that produce components used in the manufacturing of flexible containers which hold IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions, in addition to inspecting and performing quality checks on the finished components. The components manufactured are frangibles, injection sites, membranes and enhanced closures.

• Operate, monitor and make minor adjustments as necessary to subassembly machinery.
• Load and replenish production supplies (i.e. tubing, membrane tape) at a rate consistent with production needs.
• 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 a sample of the finished components and ensure that the quality standards have been met.
• Package the finished components and stage them for transfer to Kiefel or Filling.
• Test, inspect and package Inter-Plant Shipping Orders (IPSO).
• Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system.
• Investigate, identify and correct or escalate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance.
• Multitask and keep pace with several machines at once.
• Execute a machine changeover when assigned.
• Perform and 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 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• 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.
• One year of manufacturing experience 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

• Ability to stand/walk continuously throughout the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Normal visual acuity is necessary.
• Climb on a ladder, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist, squat 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 $21.60 an hour.

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.

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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