Production Associate, Pouch- (11:00pm-7:00am)

Company: BAXTER
Location: Hickory
Posted on: September 10, 2023

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 BaxterThis 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 a -Production Associate, 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 teamBaxter 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.In a Class III Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, hairnet and beard cover (additional PPE required when cleaning and manually loading trucks)

• Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise
• Involves working around equipment, machinery and belts
• Requires occasionally working with chemical cleaners and disinfectantsWhat You'll Be DoingThe Operator, Pouch is an Hourly Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by inspecting, over-pouching and performing quality checks on filled bags which hold IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions.
  • Over-pouch and seal the over-pouch, enclosing a bag containing solutions or premixed drugs, at a rate consistent with production needs
  • Inspect and ensure that the over-pouches, bags and their components meet quality standards
  • Perform scheduled quality checks using an assortment of gauges and a scale
  • Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities
  • Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
  • Learn, understand and apply thorough quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  • Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
  • Correct any over-pouch seal or packaging issues previously identifiedWhat 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.
    • Perform basic mathematics
    • Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification
    • One year of manufacturing experience preferred
    • CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver levelPhysical Requirements
      • Requires continuous grasping, pushing/pulling up to 12 pounds for up to 25 feet and reaching with hands and arms.
      • Lifting on average up to 16 pounds to/from a height of up to 46 inches constantly throughout the shift.
      • Carrying on average up to 10 pounds for 5 feet constantly throughout the shift.
      • Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.
      • Ability to complete quick and precise repetitive processes using both arms and both hands
      • Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes.
      • Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach forward, reach overhead, balance, crouch
      • Handle objects and operate controls using fine/simple/firm grasping and fingeringPlease 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 $17.88an hour.The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter 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 here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter 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 . 105878

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