Production Technician , Fill​/Pouch

This is where your work makes a difference.

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustains 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.

In this role you are responsible for performance of tasks related to drug formulation, weighing raw materials, cleaning, mixing sophisticated tanks and equipment, distilled water sanitization, filter integrity testing, and documentation. Working in a cleanroom is essential to delivering life-saving therapies.

• Operate, monitor and make minor adjustments as necessary to manual and automated filling equipment and machines.
• 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, SOPs and 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.

• Fill Side – Class I Controlled Environment. PPE: safety glasses, 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 – CNC Environment. PPE: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover. Additional PPE required when cleaning.
• Exposure to elevated noise level.
• High humidity.
• Working around powerful machinery.
• Regular use of chemical cleaners and disinfectants.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Basic English written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions.
• Basic mathematics proficiency.
• Proficient calculator and measurement tool use.
• Basic computer skills.

• Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.

• Frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and reaching with hands and arms. Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Normal visual acuity and color discrimination.
• Occasionally specialized physicals required for certain drug codes.
• Bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above and below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend neck and waist, and maintain balance.
• Must pass Powered Industrial Truck physical.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 160 hours of paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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.

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