About the Role
As a Packaging Associate at Baxter, you will support the production of high-quality medical devices by performing packaging and final assembly activities for our Blood Pressure Cuffs product line. You will help ensure products are packaged accurately, safely, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards before reaching our customers. Working as part of a collaborative manufacturing team, you will contribute to efficient production operations, maintain inventory and material flow, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help uphold Baxter's commitment to quality, safety, and patient care.
Responsibilities
- Package cuffs and other finished products coming from the production line according to established work instructions.
- Package, label, and prepare component parts and assemblies for shipment while ensuring product protection and completeness.
- Stack and organize boxes on pallets for shipping and storage in accordance with safety and operational procedures.
- Maintain inventory levels by replenishing materials and components as needed.
- Report inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and quality concerns to Team Leaders.
- Inspect products and materials for defects, damage, or nonconforming conditions.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
- Complete required training programs and participate in advanced training opportunities.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace in accordance with 6S principles.
- Contribute to a Zero Harm culture by following all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and quality concerns in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and company quality standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- No prior manufacturing experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions, specifications, and work procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and visual inspection skills.
- Ability to identify product defects and quality concerns.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and workstations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 25–55 pounds depending on the workstation.
- Team lifting or lifting equipment is required for items over 40 pounds.
- Perform repetitive motions including lifting, twisting, bending, reaching, and handling materials.
- Use fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to package products and operate equipment.
- Possess close visual acuity to inspect products and identify defects.
- Ability to distinguish color-coded components and indicators where required.
- Work in environments that may include exposure to manufacturing noise and require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Work at designated manufacturing and packaging workstations.
- Operate in a fast-paced production environment with established performance expectations.
- Follow all required safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
- Work collaboratively with production team members and supervisors.
- May require shift work, overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
- Participate in a culture focused on continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Visual inspection
- Communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Ability to learn new processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Shift work
- Weekends
- Overtime
Experience Level
- No prior manufacturing experience required
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $21.00 per hour
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with company matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational assistance programs
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (20-35 days based on service)
- Family and medical leaves of absence
- Paid parental leave
- Commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Childcare benefits
About the Company
- Baxter believes every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life.
- Baxter is redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact.
- Baxter colleagues are united by the Mission to Save and Sustain Lives.
- Baxter fosters a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration.
- Baxter empowers individuals to take ownership and make a meaningful impact.
- Baxter strives for efficient and effective operations and holds employees accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Equal 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.
- Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.
- Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information.
