Technician I, Production - Pouch

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fill/Pouch Production Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying, operating and maintaining various equipment in the Filling area. Equipment involved is as follows: Multi-up Printers, Manual Filling Machines, Emplex Sealing Machines, Truck Loaders, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT). Additional tasks will include the performance and documentation of all quality checks for responsible equipment as well as inspection of product at times.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
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 a calculator and measurement tools as well as basic hand tools.
Must have basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and make adjustments as necessary to Filling Equipment using controls on an electrical control panel (HMI) or by way of manual adjustments
Load and replenish production supplies (i.e. Enhanced Closures, Frangibles, Lures, Barcode & Hot Stamp Foil, Bags from Kiefel, Overpouch, and Sterilizer Trucks) 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)
Ensures area is set-up with the proper materials per the BOM and other documents
Ensures area is staffed to meet output requirements and communicates staffing overages or shortages to the shift Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor
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
Execute Batch/Code changes as well as sublots when assigned
Execute tank changes as required
Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system
Investigate, identify and correct or escalate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance
Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Performs all required documentation in the area assigned
Assists in Leaker Analysis Evaluation Program if required
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles including maintaining and securing provided tools
Supports Safety, 6S, GMP, and TPM efforts in the area and reports any of these or quality issues to Supervision as needed.
Work with the Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor to coordinate training requirements for line staff
Will be required to train new PTI’s on responsible processes

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits