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Baxter International Inc. · 1 week ago

Production Technician I - Fill/Pouch (7:00pm-7:00am)

Marion, North Carolina

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$44K/yr - $44K/yr

Baxter International Inc. is dedicated to saving and sustaining lives through high-quality manufacturing. The Production Technician I role involves operating and maintaining equipment in the Fill areas, performing quality checks, and ensuring efficient production processes.

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Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and make adjustments as necessary to manual and automated filling equipment and machines using controls on an electrical control panel (HMI) or by way of manual adjustments

Set-up load and replenish production supplies by use of a powered industrial truck (PIT) at a rate consistent with production needs

Perform minor routine and preventative maintenance such as alignment adjustments, replacement of machine parts or belts, cleaning and lubrication while supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Reconcile headcount needed on a per shift basis based on schedule production demands

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

Inspect finished product to ensure quality standards are being met

Complete batch/code changes, tank changes, as well as sub lots as needed

Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system

Investigate, identify and correct or escalate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance including mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues

Develop standard work for troubleshooting and setups/changeovers

Read blueprints and use tools to measure the product, ensuring the output meets specifications, making adjustments/repairs as needed

Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities

Assist in Quality Improvement or VIP programs if required

Work with Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor to coordinate training requirements for line staff

Train new associates on responsible processes

Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment

Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur

Learn, understand and apply meticulous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles including maintaining and securing provided tools

Qualification

Production Technician experiencePreventative maintenanceMachine troubleshootingBasic computer skillsBasic mathematicsSafety awarenessBasic English communicationTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age

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

Ability to perform basic mathematics

Proficient in how to use a calculator and measurement tools as well as basic hand tools

Basic computer skills

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

Pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical

Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary

Ability 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

Preferred

CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level preferred

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

Benefits

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

Comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles

Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance programs

Time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave

Commuting benefits

The Employee Discount Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Childcare benefits

Company

Baxter International Inc.

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