Kiefel & Regrind Operator - Midnight shift (Sunday to Thursday 23:00-7:00)

Baxter International Inc.•Alliston, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Baxter, we believe every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life, guided by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. We are redefining healthcare delivery and are driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. As a Kiefel & Regrind Operator, you will be making life-sustaining products in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. Our manufacturing operations run around-the-clock to meet customer needs. This is a full-time permanent position on the Midnight shift (Sunday to Thursday 23:00-7:00) at our Alliston facility. The team focuses on manufacturing high-quality products, striving for attention to detail to deliver life-saving products correctly. We support each other in a supportive and open culture to evolve processes and engage the workforce.

Requirements

Successful completion of High School diploma or GED required (Proof will be requested).
Experience doing repetitive tasks.
Manufacturing/Quality experience in a GMP environment.
Experience in food or manufacturing industry.
Demonstrated good attendance in present position.
Demonstrated good performance & good quality in present position.
Demonstrated good attitude utilizing Baxters Shared Commitments.
Flexibility to work overtime as required.
Experience in Trouble shooting mechanical problems.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Experience in working optimally both independently, and as part of a team.
Demonstrated support & participation in the 6S initiative.
Proven ability to be proactive and self-motivated on the job.
Demonstrated ability to document data accurately per CA GPP 80.
Must have the ability to comprehend Baxter Specifications / SOP’s and resolve appropriate corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Operates the Weigh Blender and PVC Grinder.
Perform all necessary Q.A. checks and documentation for the Weigh Blender and PVC Grinder as required.
Assist Kiefel department with regrind activities as necessary.
Backup Kiefel & Sub-assembly Duties.
Operate the Weigh Blender and PVC grinder in a safe manner.
Perform QA inspections and complete documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to support release of product.
Troubleshoot and make minor equipment adjustments to produce a quality product in an efficient manner.
Use of computer to enter shop floor data & order raw materials necessary.
Maintain all necessary production paperwork ensuring materials used correspond with B.O.M.
Transport raw materials and finished products following safe lifting guidelines and utilize lift devices and material handling equipment.
Operate and clean membrane/injection site, blue-cap closure machines, Recon machine and CAPD machine to meet or exceed productivity requirements (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Load hopper with parts and pack finished product into totes (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Obtain raw materials from staging areas to prepare for shift production (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Order materials when needed (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Visually check to assure that all stations are performing properly (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Perform QA checks per SOPs to achieve quality product (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Perform all startup cleaning and checks (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Perform minor mechanical adjustments as required (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Partner with maintenance when major repairs are required (i.e. sealing pin damage) (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Support EMS implementation which includes maintaining the department in 6S condition, tracking production, identifying root cause and counter measures and participating in the IDEAS program (Sub-Assembly Operator).
Learn, understand and apply thorough 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.