Baxter International has already begun taking applications for jobs at its planned $1 billion manufacturing plant at the intersection of Newton and Walton counties. There are 21 jobs posted in the fields of engineering, manufacturing, project management and quality assurance and interested applicants are asked to apply at careers.baxter.com. Baxter spokeswoman Kellie Hotz said previously the company plans to hire a total of 60 workers this year, including a small number of key leadership and technical positions in engineering, quality, manufacturing, project management, supply chain and IT.