Production Associate-3

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Requirements

Must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin
High School Diploma required
Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English
Visual acuity 20/25 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required
Ability to work independently
Good interpersonal skills
Digital literacy
Basic math skills required
Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
Frequent walking and standing
Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching up and out, wrist turning, pinching and manipulation
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs downstream activities that are required to successfully complete a production.
Initiation of paperwork not generated by the documentation center.
Verification of components per the appropriate Bill of Materials.
Set-up, challenge & verification of label dispensers.
Verification of weighing/measuring devices for current calibration status.
Set-up and verification of batch board and seal integrity stations.
Assembling equipment including the operation of blending, grinding, and some molding.
Monitor product exposure times and document process flow as required.
Periodically performs all Operator I/Operator II functions.
Pull required processing samples, document, package and distribute.
Set-up/Tear down room and keep production area supplies up to date.
Perform all line clearances.
Replace labels on dispensers, take appropriate samples and verify as well as troubleshoot any label dispenser problems.
Collect, document, disposition production scrap.
Trouble shoot problems in the finishing area, and decide how to correct or who to contact.
Facility cleaning as required.
Move production cart into +5 degrees C and freezer areas in the required times required by product specification.
Required to maintain attendance in accordance with the RLD Attendance Policy.
Mandatory overtime is required based on business needs.
Moving of pasteurization carts and operation of pasteurizer.

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits