Operator II

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Summary:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs some (up to all) of the following tasks: checking measurements, performing die adjustments, performing visual inspections, cleaning equipment and area, making labels, packaging and labeling rolls, palletizing, using batch trace, wrapping/moving finished product, monitoring process, completing changeovers, completing screen changes, completing die cleaning, updating batch boards, discarding scrap, operating forklift, creating/maintaining/verifying documentation, and cover other operators to allow for breaks. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for quality and productivity of assigned line(s).

Education and Experience:

• Must have basic computer skills, basic math skills, the ability to read and understand job instructions, and basic knowledge of tools.  
• Must be able to write legibly and use a numbering system. 
• May be required to operate forklift based on specific line responsibilities. 
• Must understand and obey all safety rules and be able to perform all job tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Must be willing to work overtime on weekends and off shift to cover absentees and vacations on other shifts. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• TABE and 4-Cast training will be sufficient if completed prior to May 2010; otherwise, minimum score of Silver on the Career Readiness Certificate is required or BaxTech/SWAT in lieu of CRC.
• Industrial/Mechanical experience and knowledge of extrusion preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and respectfully with all levels of personnel in area/plant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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