Packaging Technician - Medical Devices (1st Shift)

Baxter International; Town of Skaneateles (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International is hiring a Packaging Associate at our Skaneateles, NY site. You will support the production of high-quality medical devices by packaging and final assembly for our Blood Pressure Cuffs product line, ensuring accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Join a collaborative manufacturing team focused on quality, Lean initiatives, and patient care. Schedule: 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm) with opportunities for training and growth in a regulated environment focused on 6S

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior manufacturing experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, specifications, and work procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and visual inspection skills.
• Ability to identify product defects and quality concerns.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and workstations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Package cuffs and other finished products coming from the production line according to established work instructions.
• Package, label, and prepare component parts and assemblies for shipment while ensuring product protection and completeness.
• Stack and organize boxes on pallets for shipping and storage in accordance with safety and operational procedures.
• Maintain inventory levels by replenishing materials and components as needed.
• Report inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and quality concerns to Team Leaders.
• Inspect products and materials for defects, damage, or nonconforming conditions.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required training programs and participate in advanced training opportunities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace in accordance with 6S principles.
• Contribute to a Zero Harm culture by following all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and company quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baxter International is hiring a Packaging Associate at our Skaneateles, NY site. You will support the production of high-quality medical devices by packaging and final assembly for our Blood Pressure Cuffs product line, ensuring accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Join a collaborative manufacturing team focused on quality, Lean initiatives, and patient care. Schedule: 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm) with opportunities for training and growth in a regulated environment focused on 6S