PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN I - FILL (2:45PM-10:45PM)
Company: Baxter
Location: Marion
Posted on: October 1, 2024
Job Description:
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. Your Role at
Baxter This is where my hands make life-sustaining products You are
driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and
sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and
encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on
time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced
environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As
aProduction Technician I, Fill/Pouch, you are happiest when you are
moving, and we will not disappoint! Baxter is known for its speed
and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are
around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our
high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while
pushing toward meeting client order needs. Different shift
assignments allow for flexibility and safety. Your team Baxter is
focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing
high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our
customers each day. Delivering life-saving products is about
getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we
meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other
throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open
culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our
workforce. You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit
working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees
get additional training from their direct manager and peers when
needed. What we offer from Day One:
- Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime
opportunities
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement What You'll Be Doing The Fill/Pouch
Production Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which
contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by
supplying, operating and making minor adjustments to equipment in
the Fill/Pouch areas. Additional tasks will include the performance
and documentation of all quality checks for responsible equipment
as well as inspection of product at times.
- Operate, monitor and make minor adjustments as necessary to
manual and automated filling equipment and machines using controls
on a (HMI) or by way of manual adjustments (ex. Photo-eye and
sensors)
- Perform scheduled quality checks, disposition product, identify
any deviations that may occur
and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on
the machine if necessary
- Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS
system
- Set-up load and replenish production supplies by use of a
powered industrial truck (PIT) at a rate consistent with production
needs
- Execute Batch/Code changes, tank changes, as well as sub lots
as required
- Escalate any inefficiency in the machine's performance
including mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup
issues
- Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any
safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
- Use tools to measure the product, ensuring the output meets
specifications, making adjustments/repairs as needed
- Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities
- Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards,
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing
Practices (cGMP)
- Reconcile headcount needed on a per shift basis based on
schedule production demands
- Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
including maintaining and securing provided tools Work Environment
- Fill Side - In a Class I Controlled Environment which includes
the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses or
goggles, safety shoes, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, jumpsuit,
hood, clean room mask, Rubber Boot shoe covers and gloves.
Additional PPE required when cleaning.
- Pouch Side - In a CNC (Controlled Not Classified) Environment
which includes safety glasses or goggles, safety shoes, ear plugs,
hairnet, and beard cover. Additional PPE required when
cleaning.
- Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of
noise
- Environment consisting of High Humidity
- Involves working around equipment and powerful machinery
- Requires regular work with chemical cleaners and disinfectants
What You'll Bring
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have basic English written and oral communication skills
adequate to communicate with other team members.
- Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions
and read and comprehend written work instructions including words
and drawings.
- Must be able to perform basic mathematics
- Proficient in how to use a calculator and measurement tools as
well as basic hand tools.
- Must have basic computer skills Preferred Qualifications
- Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties
including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.
Physical Requirements
- This position requires frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and
reaching with hands and arms. The position also involves lifting up
to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift
- Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are
necessary
- Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working
with certain drug codes.
- Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder
level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at
the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance
- Must be able to pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.)
physical Other Duties as Assigned Please note this job description
is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as
required. We understand compensation is an important factor as you
consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed
to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more
transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has
a pay rate of $44,000.00annually. 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.
EEO is the Law
EEO is the law - Poster Supplement
Pay Transparency Policy Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If,
because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or interview process,
please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your
request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud
Notice
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. To learn how you can protect
yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice. 142481
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