Senior Quality Technician (7pm-7am)
Marion, IA - USA
Job Summary
This is whereyour work makes a difference.
At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou 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 its 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.
What we offer from Day One
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
What youll be doing
Filling/pouching/packing departments:
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 equipments performance meets quality standards
Test and prove that the equipment is passing/failing batch information and product properly
Plastics department:
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
Job Duties regardless of assigned department:
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
Work Environment:
Can include working in a Class I Class II Class III or Class IV Controlled Environment which may include the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses ear plugs hairnet beard cover isolation mask gown hood boots or shoe covers and gloves
There is constant or intermittent noise and vibration
This position involves working around moving equipment machinery and conveyors
What youll bring
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.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter we are committed to equitable pay for all employees and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $52800 - $72600 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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.
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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one as well as insurance coverage for basic life accident short-term and long-term disability and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts educational assistance programs and 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. Additional benefits include commuting benefits the Employee Discount Program the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Reasonable Accommodations
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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