Operator II

Apply for the Operator II position at Baxter International Inc.

This role plays a vital part in delivering life‑saving products. At Baxter, every employee empowers the mission to Save and Sustain Lives through teamwork, accountability, and a culture of courage and trust.

Set‑up, adjust, and perform minor repairs on complex production equipment. You may also operate equipment after set‑up or monitor several machines for needed adjustments.

• Perform measurement checks, die adjustments, visual inspections, cleaning, labeling, packing, palletizing, batch tracing, wrapping/moving finished product, monitoring process, completing changeovers, screen changes, die cleaning, updating batch boards, discarding scrap, operating forklift, creating, maintaining, and verifying documentation.
• Cover other operators to allow for breaks.
• Responsible for quality and productivity of assigned line(s).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Basic computer, math, and tool knowledge; ability to read and understand job instructions.
• Must write legibly and use a numbering system.
• Forklift operation may be required.
• Understand and obey all safety rules and perform job tasks safely.
• Willingness to work overtime on weekends and off‑shift coverage.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Required training: TABE and 4‑Cast prior to May 2010, or a minimum Silver on the Career Readiness Certificate, or Bax Tech/SWAT.
• Industrial/Mechanical experience and knowledge of extrusion preferred.

• Walking, lifting a minimum of 35 lbs., lifting above head, bending, twisting, pushing, stretching, squatting, pulling, reaching, standing, climbing, carrying, operating forklift.
• Must pass forklift physical.
• Work around heat and fumes.
• Duty may require nights and weekends.
• Use of hands and fingers for office equipment manipulation.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.

The hourly rate for this role is $20.50 per hour. Pay may vary based on market data, location, skills, expertise, experience, and other factors.

Baxter offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life, accident, short‑/long‑term disability, business travel accident insurance, ESPP, 401(k), FSA, educational assistance, paid holidays, PTO, family and medical leaves, parental leave, commuter benefits, employee discount program, employee assistance program, and childcare benefits.

Baxter is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Entry Level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Hospitals and Health Care