Senior Quality Technician (7pm-7am)

Baxter • Marion, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 your creativity addresses challenges The Quality Assurance Inspector 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. Your Team at Baxter Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product, it is sure to touch a portion of our global operation. The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.

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.

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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED