Production Technician, Mixing - Weekend day shift (Saturday and Sunday 11:00-23:00)

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 my hands make life-sustaining products 

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As a Production Technician - Mixing, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!  

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. We are currently looking for an energetic, hard-working Production Technician to work permanent part-time position in our Mixing department on our Weekend Day shift (Saturday and Sunday 11:00h-23:00h EST) at our Alliston facility.
 

Your team  

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.  

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.  

The following are dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, jumpsuit, hood, hairnet, beard cover, gloves, isolation mask and boots (additional PPE required when cleaning) 

• Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise 

• Involves working around equipment, machinery, and belts 

What You'll Be Doing 

The Production Technician in Mixing is responsible for mixing batches of intravenous solution along with performing set-up, adjustments and troubleshooting equipment to produce a quality product in a safe and efficient manner. Making solution filters, and connecting pumps and filters to the proper filling line, along with cleaning tanks, pipework and all other equipment used in the department. They are also responsible for weighing out chemicals, sanitize and set up equipment to ensure materials and parts flow smoothly in the process. 

Duties performed on a daily basis:

• Provide oversight to the Solution Transmission System (STS) through actively troubleshooting equipment and system issues across all 3 shifts.

• Perform PM’s, generate work orders and CWR’s as requested.

  Observe overall mixing operation to ensure machines are functioning according to specifications and make all necessary adjustments.

• Requisition chemicals using JDE.  Verify that correct chemicals and quantities issued, verify and document weighs through EBR or router.

• Perform tank calibrations.

• Perform complete changeovers when required.

• Prepare tanks for mixing by disposing of remaining solution according to environmental specifications.

• Rinsing with distilled water and then filling tanks with distilled water to a prescribed volume.

• Flush lines not in use.

• Clean and sanitize facility, tanks and equipment per SOP. 

• Add chemicals to the mixing tank and verify the chemical types and quantities added on the batch mixing report and make necessary corrections.

• Perform the required BMTS entries as required.  Take samples to mix chemist.

• Remove emptied bags from area, build necessary filters.

• Control temperature in the mixing tanks by valve adjustments.

• Perform cleaning to maintain the department according to GMP.

• Support EMS implementation which includes maintaining the department in 6S condition, tracking production, identifying root cause and counter measures and participating in the IDEAS program.

• Complete basic Preventative Maintenance on equipment and active participation in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) teams and improvements.

Duties performed on a continual or intermittent basis: 

• 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

What You'll Bring 

• Successful completion of High School diploma or GED required (Proof will be requested)

• Must pass ergonomic assessment to ensure ability to perform bonafide essential job duties

• Proven ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve results with minimal supervision

• Organizational and time management skills

• Excellent technical ability with proven problem-solving skills

• Quality focus 

• Experience doing repetitive tasks

• Fast-paced environment, high pressure

• Ability to work in noisy and warm, wet conditions; also heavy lifting involved.

• Demonstrated good attendance record in present position.

• Demonstrated good performance & good quality in present position.

• Demonstrated good attitude utilizing Baxter Shared Commitment’s.

• Strong “can do” attitude, presenting a positive and optimistic approach to problem-solving

• Experience in successfully troubleshooting mechanical problems with a strong mechanical aptitude and creativity

• Experience in working effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Proven ability to be proactive and self-motivated on the job

• Demonstrated ability to document data correctly per CA GPP 80.

• Must have the ability to comprehend Baxter Specifications / SOP’s and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Ability to work flexible hours outside of core shift, overtime

• Ability to enter tanks for inspection and cleaning. (Confined Space entry)

• Ability to work in noisy and warm, wet conditions; also heavy lifting involved.

• Equipment and tools used: Electronic scales, balance scales, hand cart, bubble point testing equipment, wash troughs, agitators, pumps, filters, and load cells, System AS400, BMTS, EB

Pay Transparency Language:
We understand that compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a pay rate of $32.55 an hour. You may also be entitled to a shift premium for all shift premium eligible hours which will be included in your bi-weekly pay. Shift premium pay is subject to change and is at the sole discretion of the Company. 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.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position. 

As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitment team.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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