Production Technician , Packing

Your Role at Baxter 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.

In this role you are responsible for performance of tasks related to drug formulation, weighing raw materials, cleaning, mixing sophisticated tanks and equipment, distilled water sanitization, filter integrity testing, and documentation. Working in a cleanroom is essential to delivering life‑saving therapies. Watch this video to understand the garbing process (your required attire on the job) and what it means for patient safety.

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.

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(K) match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

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…