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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.
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Perform and document all required Viaflex Filling In-process Checks, tests and report results to production as necessary. Prepare reports documenting all production related data for all filling lines. Maintain records of absenteeism, time and vacation for Department.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
The top two priorities for all Baxter Alliston employees are Safety and Quality:
Safety: Support our goal to achieve a “Zero Harm Environment”, by ensuring the safety of yourself and your co-workers through:
- following all safety procedures
- understanding potential hazards in your area
- wearing appropriate PPE
- reporting all incidents / near-misses / concerns
- embracing 6s
Quality: Ensure the quality of our products to ensure patient safety and achieve our mission of “Saving and Sustaining Lives”. This can be achieved through:
- +++following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) +++
- adhering to all quality procedures
- completing training on-time
- Doing it Right the First Time, and
- reporting any quality concerns immediately.
As part of the plant’s Enterprise Management System (EMS), all employees must embrace a culture of Continuous Improvement by:
- participating in improvement activities
- identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas
- participating in Tier meetings
- recognizing your peers, and
- embracing 6s.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Time Spent
Major Responsibilities / Activities
50%
Requisition and gather proper hot stamps for printing machines at code changes.
Request and prepare shop packet for B and C Filling Lines.
Input material usage for batches into system for B and C fill lines.
Perform required quality checks as per the SOP for B and C fill lines including multi up.
Post correct data (code, lot expiration date) on batch boards, (except printers) at start of each batch. Post correct loading patterns at start of each batch, for B and C fill lines.
30%
Complete all necessary paperwork and maintaining records of absenteeism, hours and vacation for the department. Schedule batch changes. Complete required tasks on the following computer systems: BMTS, EBR & Kronos/AS400 for B and C fill lines.
20%
Perform line clearance as assigned.
Perform start-up preparation as assigned for B and C fill lines.
Obtain pyrogen, in-process, and P.M. samples as required and complete documentation for B and C fill lines.
Obtain Cascade and Breakdown samples as required and complete proper documentation for B and C fill lines.
Perform and document all required quality checks for B and C fill lines.
Perform and document required system checks for B and C fill lines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Preferred may be specific to the business unit)
Education/Experience
Education Level
Required:
- Successful completion of High school Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Post-secondary Degree in Engineering or Science
Major Subjects / Specialties
Required
- English
- Math
- Type of Experience
Required:
- Experience doing repetitive tasks
- Fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Manufacturing / Quality experience in a GMP environment
- Experience in food or manufacturing industry
Years of Experience
Required:
- 1 to 3 years
Preferred:
- 3 years
Additional Skills / Special Training / Technical Skills Required
Required:
- Seniority as defined on a company wide basis
- Demonstrated good attendance in present position
- Demonstrated good performance & good quality in present position
- Demonstrated good attitude, utilizing Baxter’s Shared Commitments
- 50% of time in climate controlled areas
- Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.
- Equipment and tools required are:Volume Charts, Scales, Stills, Air Systems and Sealing Machines, Displacement Cylinders
Competency
Required for Job
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Communication
Business Acumen
Collaboration & Teamwork
Motivating & Developing Others
Dealing with Ambiguity
Customer Focus
DECISION MAKING
Decisions
Check production scales for accuracy, calibration and setting.
Post Blueprints, B.O.M.'s and Air Charts.
Issue and verify hot stamps.
Must keep pace with automated equipment and fellow operators.
Ensure product meets all customer and regulatory requirements
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.
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