Production Technician I - Packing (7:00pm-7:00am)

Baxter Healthcare; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Technician I to join their dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will contribute to the creation of life-saving products while working in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork and quality. You will be responsible for maintaining production lines, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and supporting your colleagues in achieving production goals. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive culture, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while growing your career. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about making a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours of Paid Time Off

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift flexibility

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; must be 18 years old.
• Production experience preferred, including machine troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain line operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Perform quality checks and document results according to SOP.

Skills

Basic English communication

Basic mathematics

Machine troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calculator

Measurement tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

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 a Production Technician I, Packaging, 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

The Production Technician I, Packaging, is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by maintaining line operations to meet safety, quality and production goals.

• Assure line is set up with proper materials per the Bill of Material (BOM), verify batch documents are correct per filling schedule and documents are maintained inside appropriate batch folder.
• Load and replenish production supplies (i.e. Enhanced Closures, Barcode & Hot Stamp Foil, Bags from Kiefel, Rollstock for Autopouching, Overpouch, stretch wrap, hot melt glue sticks, Sterilizer Trucks, etc.) at a rate consistent with production needs and as needed by use of a powered industrial truck or lift.
• Determine staffing requirements to meet the production schedule and adjust staffing accordingly throughout the shift to meet plant goals.
• Initiate batch and exception documents as required needed.
• Perform production related task per appropriate procedure and verify all entries were documented correctly during your shift. Execute Batch/Code changes as well as sublots when assigned.
• Perform required quality checks per appropriate Packing SOP and document results in Assemble Pack or appropriate batch documents.
• Perform equipment Pre-Flight checks and /or Daily Walk-Arounds if applicable.
• Working with the Production Technician 2 and/or maintenance, monitor all line equipment operations to optimize line performance.
• Ensure assigned Preventative Maintenance (PM) task for line equipment is completed on time. If required, support Production Technician 2 and/or Maintenance on departments PM tasks.
• Document equipment issues in Virtual Maintenance for production tracking and daily shift notes, is needed.
• Document equipment adjustments in the Batch Maintenance of Major Equipment in Assemble Pack per the Assemble Pack manual and appropriate Packing SOP.
• Perform the job duties of other line personnel while relieving for breaks, if applicable. (Supporting batch change process on other lines…etc.)
• Communicate with the Filling Line when situations arise that may affect quality, process scrap and/or daily production.
• Maintain the Packing area in an audit ready state by using 6S principles daily.
• Verify all cleaning is completed per area standard work manual.
• Notify supervision and take appropriate action when a safety, quality, mechanical or personnel issue is identified immediately upon detection.
• Complete monthly inventory counts on corrugate and direction sheet materials if applicable.
• Document daily production and equipment issues in shift notes if applicable.
• Enter daily production, labor hours, and verified entries for accuracy into the appropriate computer management system (NAMFGERP… etc.) and document information on the Packing Worksheet to be placed in accounting at the end of the shift.
• Ensure all personnel performed tasks on your line are properly trained, certified, and/or qualified.
• Train new PTI’s on responsible processes.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess or be able to obtain Worksaver Operator Certification and Inspector Certification.
• Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc. 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

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Normal reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, manual dexterity, and visual acuity required.
• Must be able 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.

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 $44,000.00 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.

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.