Formulation Technician (7:00am - 7:00pm)

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

About The Position

Baxter is seeking a Formulation Technician to prepare chemical solutions and support manufacturing operations that produce life-sustaining products. The role works in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on quality, safety, and timely production. The scheduled shift is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Manufacturing operations run around the clock, and shift assignments may vary. The technician formulates tanks by weighing, labeling, and staging materials according to procedures and standardized formulas; operates mixing equipment; performs cleaning and routine preventive maintenance; and documents batch and quality information using the computerized Production Operating Management System (POMS). The role requires adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements. The technician also supports continuous improvement and addresses or escalates process, equipment, safety, and quality concerns. This position involves physically demanding work, including handling materials, using a powered industrial truck, and climbing into mixing tanks to clean them. Baxter provides extensive training, including support from managers and peers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Basic written and oral English communication skills sufficient to communicate with team members.
Ability to understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions, including words and drawings.
Ability to perform basic mathematics.
Possess or be able to obtain PIT Operator Certification.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to pass the PIT physical.
Normal visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.
Ability to continuously grasp firmly and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to lift and carry an average of up to 50 pounds continuously and up to 75 pounds occasionally throughout the shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, and twist at the neck and waist frequently; balance and reach at or below shoulder level continuously throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

One year of manufacturing experience.
Career Readiness Certification (CRC) at the Silver Level.

Responsibilities

Formulate tanks by weighing, labeling, and staging materials in strict adherence to procedures and standardized formulas.
Inspect, clean, and re-palletize raw materials received from the warehouse.
Take ownership of Mixing and Tank Rooms and ensure adherence to cGMPs.
Perform routine preventive maintenance in the Mixing Complex.
Promote a culture of safety in the work area.
Investigate, identify, and correct or escalate inefficiencies or quality concerns involving Mixing equipment and processes.
Generate and implement continuous improvement activities for the Mixing area and process.
Use a powered industrial truck (PIT) to transport staged materials to assigned mixing tanks.
Pump or manually blend raw materials into chemical solution mixing tanks.
Perform and document scheduled cleaning, including climbing into mixing tanks using a ladder and safety harness to clean vessel interiors.
Use POMS to access, manage, and document batch information throughout the mixing process.
Obtain samples and perform scheduled quality checks.
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action when safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
Learn, understand, and apply quality standards, SOPs, and cGMP requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.

Benefits

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one for eligible roles.
160 hours of paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Program, with company stock available at a discount.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Family and medical leaves of absence.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Childcare benefits.