Senior Quality Technician (7pm-7am)

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

4d•$52,800 - $72,600•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by ensuring our products and packaging meet exacting quality standards through a variety of sampling, testing and analytical processes. This is a 12-hour night-shift role on a 2-2-3 rotation.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
QT Certification or Workkeys proficiency tests (CRC) with minimum scores of: Level 4 in mathematics, Level 4 in locating information and Level 4 in reading.
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.
Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
Proficient in how to use measurement tools (Caliper, Micrometer, Ruler, etc.) as well as basic hand tools.
Possess or be able to obtain Worksaver Operator Certification.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled line checks which include verifying the accurate filling equipment and production supplies are being used, the filling equipment is assembled accurately, the settings are appropriate and the batch signage is correct
Collect samples and verify container, components and over-pouch meet quality standards, verify the accuracy & legibility of the print and check for indications of leakage
Examine and verify that the packaging equipment’s performance meets quality standards
Test and prove that the equipment is passing/failing batch information and product properly
Collect samples of produced materials (i.e. membranes, bags, tubing, frangibles) and visually inspect for irregularities and verify dimensions are within specification
Perform seal integrity testing on a sample of produced materials
Employ various methods of testing such as freeze mode, destructive oven testing and striation testing
Examine and verify that documentation meets requirements
Transport samples to and from work area with a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)
Document and initiate the exception process if exception is encountered using the Production Operations Management System (POMS) to research and provide details
Record checks and the result into POMS
Write and submit changes to a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document when a process used by the QA Inspector is in need of an update
Enter exception data into a spreadsheet for trending and reporting purposes
Participate in the validation process for new equipment, equipment changes and new processes by performing product testing and reporting on the results
Calibrate gauges, rulers, cylinders when necessary using blueprints and calibration equipment
May be designated as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on an assigned SOP
Advise the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality or discrepancy issues occur
Learn, understand and apply rigorous 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

Benefits

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
basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits