Production Associate - Pouch (6:45am - 2:45pm)

Baxter•Marion, NC

About The Position

The Production Associate, Pouch is an hourly, non-exempt manufacturing role supporting Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives. The associate inspects, over-pouches, and performs quality checks on filled bags containing IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies, and other sterile solutions. The work takes place in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment focused on safety, quality, and meeting production needs. Extensive training is provided, with additional support from managers and peers. The listed schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Baxter also describes shift flexibility and overtime opportunities. The role requires following quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and maintaining a clean and safe work area using 6S principles. Physical work includes repetitive hand and arm movements, grasping, pushing and pulling, reaching, lifting and carrying, and periods of sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, balancing, and crouching. The pay rate is $19.90 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification.
Basic English written and oral 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.
Ability to perform continuous grasping, pushing and pulling up to 12 pounds for up to 25 feet, and reaching with hands and arms.
Ability to lift an average of up to 16 pounds to or from a height of up to 46 inches constantly throughout the shift.
Ability to carry an average of up to 10 pounds for 5 feet constantly throughout the shift.
Normal visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.
Ability to complete quick, precise, repetitive processes using both arms and hands.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach forward and overhead, balance, and crouch.
Ability to handle objects and operate controls using fine, simple, or firm grasping and fingering.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Over-pouch and seal filled bags at a rate consistent with production needs.
Inspect over-pouches, bags, and their components to ensure they meet quality standards.
Perform scheduled quality checks using gauges and a scale.
Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities.
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action when safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
Learn, understand, and apply quality standards, SOPs, and cGMP.
Maintain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
Correct previously identified over-pouch seal or packaging issues.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
160 hours of paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) match.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs.
Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities.
Basic life, accident, short-term and 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.