Production Technician I - Kiefel Weekend Shift (7:00pm - 7:00am)

Zvh; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO 160 hours

401K match

ESPP

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baxter is hiring a Production Technician – Kiefel in the United States. You will operate and troubleshoot a Kiefel machine, load materials, and perform quality checks to ensure high-quality, life-sustaining products are produced.

The role offers flexible shifts, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and extensive training within a collaborative manufacturing team. You will contribute to saving and sustaining lives through precise, safe production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1–2 years Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust a Kiefel machine using controls on an electrical panel or manual adjustments.
• Load and replenish production supplies at a rate consistent with production needs.
• Perform scheduled quality checks and disposition products, stopping production if necessary.
• Inspect finished product and ensure quality standards are met.
• Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system.
• Identify and address inefficiencies in machine performance.
• Test, inspect and package Inter-Plant Shipping Orders (IPSO).
• Notify supervisor of safety, quality, or mechanical issues.

Skills

English communication

Mathematics

Measurement tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Snap gauges

Rulers

Hand tools

Job description

Our Mission and Culture

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

These are the details of the production technician role, providing life-sustaining product manufacture. As a Production Technician – Kiefel 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 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 Kiefel Production Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying, operating and maintaining a Kiefel Machine in addition to inspecting and performing quality checks on the finished bags.

• Operate, monitor, and adjust as necessary a Kiefel machine using controls on an electrical control panel (HMI) or by making manual adjustments
• Load and replenish production supplies (i.e. injection sites, tubing, PVC/Non-PVC roll stock and adhesive) 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 finished product and ensure that the quality standards have been met
• Load and secure finished product in mobile closets
• Execute a machine changeover when assigned (material changeovers only)
• Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system
• Identify, correct or elevate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance
• Test, inspect and package Inter-Plant Shipping Orders (IPSO)
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, or mechanical 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 including maintaining and securing provided tools

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• At least 1-2 years Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.
• Must have 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
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics
• Proficient in how to use a calculator and measurement tools (calipers, snap gauges, rulers), as well as basic hand tools

Physical Requirements

The ability to push/pull and lift/carry up to 50 pounds and stand/walk continuously throughout the shift. Normal visual acuity required. Ability to squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance.

Compensation

To that end, this position has a pay rate of $48,048.00 annually.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

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.

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, let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives Motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.

Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.