Formulation Technician (7:00am - 7:00pm)

Baxter International Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is hiring a Formulation Technician in Kentucky to support tank formulation, material handling, and quality checks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will work across the Mixing Complex, perform cleaning and maintenance, and ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs while contributing to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• CRC (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.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Possess or be able to obtain PIT Operator Certification.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate tanks with weighing, labeling, and staging materials per procedures.
• Inspect, clean and re-palletize raw materials from the warehouse.
• Own Mixing and Tank Rooms to ensure cGMPs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance in the Mixing Complex.
• Promote safety in the area and uphold quality standards.
• Investigate and correct inefficiencies or quality concerns for mixing equipment.
• Generate continuous improvement activities for Mixing area/process.
• Operate PIT to transport materials to mixing tanks.
• Blend raw materials into chemical solution mixing tank.
• Conduct scheduled cleaning of tanks and access vessels safely.
• Navigate POMS to manage batch information throughout mixing.
• Obtain samples and perform scheduled quality checks.
• Notify supervisor of safety/quality issues and take action.
• Learn and apply 6S and current GMP standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

PIT Certification

CRC Silver Level

Basic English

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRC Silver Level Certification preferred

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.

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 Formulation Technician, 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

• Responsible for proper formulation of tanks including weighing, labeling, staging materials with strict adherence to procedures and standardized formulas.
• Inspect, clean and re-palletize raw materials received from the warehouse.
• Take ownership of Mixing and Tank Rooms to ensure adherence to cGMPs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance in the Mixing Complex.
• Promotes a culture of safety in the area.
• Investigate, identify, and correct or escape any inefficiency’s or quality concerns for Mixing equipment and processes.
• Generate and implement continuous improvement activities to the Mixing area and process.
• Use a powered industrial truck (PIT) to transport staged materials to the assigned mixing tank.
• Pump or manually blend raw materials into a chemical solution mixing tank.
• Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities which include using a ladder and safety harness to climb into mixing tanks in order to clean the inside of the vessel.
• Navigate the computerized Production Operating Management System (POMS) to access, manage and document batch information throughout the entire mixing process.
• Obtain samples & perform scheduled quality checks.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• CRC (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.
• Possess or be able to obtain PIT Operator Certification.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Requires continuous firm grasping and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting and carrying on average up to 50 pounds continuously and up to 75 pounds occasionally throughout the shift.
• Pass the PIT physical.
• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.
• Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes.
• Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, twist at the neck and twist at the waist frequently throughout the shift and balance and reach at or below shoulder level continuously throughout the shift.

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 $48,048.00 annually.

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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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.