Assembler 1

Baxter; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an Associate Assembler in Charleston, SC to support production by assembling units per standard work instructions. You will use hand and power tools, identify out-of-tolerance units, and help maintain a clean, organized work area.

You will collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve line issues, demonstrate leadership, and embrace continuous learning to master various product types and builds.

Qualifications

• Product knowledge and teamwork are essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assembles products following standard work instructions using hand and power tools.
• Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repair as necessary.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; support smooth workflow.
• Professionally communicate issues to leadership.
• Support overtime to meet business needs.
• Actively participate in change management/lean transformation activities.

Skills

Product knowledge

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Lifting ability

Education

HS diploma

Job 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.

Your role at Baxter:

As an Associate Assembler you will supports the operation of the Plant by ensuring established targets are met and exceeded. This role will require capable knowledge of building some products and subject matter expert for some job functions. You will participate with engineering and quality to work through challenges on the line to solve issues as they arise, and you will show leaderships skills and be a leader/coach to your peers. You will embrace continuous learning to gain knowledge of all product types associated with the work area. Striving to attain the skill sets to address builds that are more challenging.

What you’ll be doing:

• Accurately and efficiently performs all assigned product assemblies following standard work instructions. Use hand and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repair as necessary. Complete work in prescribed time period, moving completed component or assembly to designated area. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Assist team members to ensure a quality product and smooth workflow.
• Professionally and effectively communicate issues to leadership.
• Willingness and ability to support business needs including overtime.
• Actively participates in all change management/lean transformation activities.
• Responsible for assuring safety and quality in all actions. The role, including all day to day tasks and responsibilities, should therefore be executed while adhering to all applicable Safety and Quality Management policies, procedures and requirements to ensure an optimal level of safety and quality in both our products and services.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

• Product knowledge
• Organizational skills
• Team player
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift 30lbs

Education and experience:

• HS diploma or local equivalent

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 base rate of $20.00 per hour.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life
• Accident insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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.

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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.