Sterilizer MH - Afternoon shift (Monday to Friday 15:00-23:00)

Baxter International Inc.•Alliston, ON

8d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

At Baxter, every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life, a founding belief since 1931. The company is redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact, united by a Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Baxter fosters a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration, empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact and striving for efficient operations and exceptional results. As a Sterilizer MH, you will be driven by the knowledge that the products you help make save and sustain lives. This role requires quick movement, problem-solving, and encouraging teammates while ensuring quality products are delivered on time. It's a calm, positive, and fast-paced environment emphasizing camaraderie and teamwork. Baxter's manufacturing operations run around-the-clock to meet customer needs, and high-caliber talent works through challenges to meet client orders. The company is seeking an energetic, hard-working Sterilizer MH for a full-time Afternoon shift (Monday to Friday 15:00h-23:00h EST). Baxter offers an Employee Stock Purchasing Plan, a Defined contribution pension plan, and medical/dental benefits from the first day. The team is focused on manufacturing high-quality, life-saving products, emphasizing attention to detail. It's a supportive and open culture where teamwork helps processes evolve and engages the workforce. Dress and gowning requirements include safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, jumpsuit, hood, hairnet, beard cover, gloves, isolation mask, and boots, with additional PPE for cleaning. The environment involves constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise and working around equipment, machinery, and belts.

Requirements

Successful completion of High School diploma or GED required (Proof will be requested)
Must pass ergonomic assessment to ensure ability to perform bonafide crucial job duties
Experience doing repetitive tasks
Fast-paced environment
Proven good attendance
Proven good performance & good quality in current role
Utilize Baxter’s Shared Commitments
Proven ability to be proactive and self-motivated on the job and to work with minimal direction
Demonstrated ability to document data accurately per CA GPP 80.
Must have the ability to comprehend Baxter Specifications / SOP’s and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Demonstrated basic level proficiency with the following computer applications: BMTS, EBR & JDE & AS400/Kronos.
Sterilization is a key step in manufacturing and therefore significant overtime is required in this position.
Ability to support mandatory Production Saturdays

Responsibilities

Operate steam sterilizer vessels according to specifications.
Schedule loads to meet mix times, supply packing and not overload steam/cooling water systems.
Loading and unloading product into the sterilizers.
Document cycle data.
Perform specified emergency control checks according to procedures.
Perform routine blow down periodic checks, maintain cooling water nozzles, bolts, etc.
Initiate sterilizer aberration forms for all sterilizer deviations and tag loads to ensure proper segregation at packing line.
Clean instrumentation panels, sterilizer vessels and floor areas.
Remain on duty at end of shift until relieved or until all product is sterilized.
Assist Microbiologists with qualification studies and check autoclave quarterly (i.e. secure doors, relocate ramps, etc.,)
Check for damaged truck screens prior to sterilization and replace as needed.
Check for missing bags on trucks and make notation on truck cards.
Replace truck barcode tags as required.
Sterilize product within BMTS according to STEAM STERILIZATION PROCEDURE (CA-MDM-12).
Check PLC and release acceptable sterilized load to packing line.
Take appropriate action for abnormal cycles.
Maintain area and equipment as required.
Clean instrumentation panels, sterilizer vessels and floor areas.
Perform general housecleaning duties including painting.
Provide support to Bag Pack by moving trucks to and from loading areas.
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