Job Description:
This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 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 an Operator VII - Packing, 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: Cleveland’s technology and automation is innovative. It is the U.S. sole source for plastic pour bottles, glass IV, and various reconstitution devices. This facility produces a number of major product lines with a diverse array of automated manufacturing technologies ranging from bottle solution filling, injection molding, tubing extrusion, and device assembly. Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 70 years. The work is challenging and rewarding, as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. Baxter encourages and values every employee and believes that all can make a contribution to advancing healthcare for patients; work to be proud of. What we offer from Day One: 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: Must perform functions for the production of Plastic Pour Bottle Blow Molding (Sidel). Must operate Haumiller Gasket Machine and inspect bottle and gasket assembly. Responsible for start-up and readiness of machine and support equipment prior to production. Responsible for monitoring equipment and performing minor adjustments during production. Troubleshoot minor mechanical and electrical problems on equipment. Must be able to perform all duties associated with the operation. Understand and ensure all SOPs, GMPs and safety regulations are followed. Perform and document line clearances. Must verify correctness of material. Must perform general housekeeping duties. Must complete production documentation associated with the operation and review batch documentation for correctness/completion. Communicate effectively with department employees, management, engineering, and maintenance. Must train as back-up Production Technician. Perform relief duties for other personnel when required, including Production Technician. Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur. Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles. What You'll Bring: High school diploma required. Ability to read, write, count, use calculator and maintenance tools. Must be able to operate a forklift and/or be trained to do so. Prior machine operating experience preferred. Minor troubleshooting ability preferred. Basic computer skills required. Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Audiometric testing and hearing protection required. Ability to climb ladders. Ability to bend/stoop. In a Class I Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, jumpsuit, hood, hairnet, beard cover, gloves, isolation mask and boots (additional PPE required when cleaning). Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise. Involves working around equipment, machinery and belts. Requires occasionally working with chemical cleaners and disinfectants. 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 salary pay rate of $26.72, plus shift differential for off shifts. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location. 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.
