Sub-Assembly Operator - Weekend Day (Saturday and Sunday 11:00-23:00)

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 Sub-Assembly Operator, 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 Sub-Assembly Operator to work part-time on our Weekend Day shift (Saturday and Sunday 11:00h - 23:00h EST) at our Alliston facility. We offer an Employee Stock Purchasing Plan, Defined contribution pension plan and medical/dental benefits on your first day! 

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 

In this role, you will play a critical role in supporting the following duties in the Sub-Assembly department. The Sub-Assembly Operator assumes the responsibility for operating membrane/blue-cap closure machines (3), injection site machines (2), recon machine (1) and CAPD machine (1). They are responsible for the Release of the product to the Kiefel Department and Twin Bag. (CAPD)

The membrane/blue-cap machines provide product to all Fill lines, The Recon machine provides product for Mini-Bags, the CAPD machine supplies Twin Bag.

Duties performed on a rotational basis 

• Operate and clean membrane/injection site, blue-cap closure machines, Recon machine and CAPD machine to meet or exceed daily accountability/ productivity requirements.

• Load hopper of each machine with parts and packing finished product into totes

• Ensure equipment is operating within parameters.

• Observe operation to ensure machine are functioning according to specifications and make all necessary adjustments.

• Perform and document ongoing QA checks to achieve quality product using JDE.

• Perform all start up cleaning and checks – Oven test and pressure test for membrane machine. CAPD requires QA check every 2 hrs.

• Material Handling: Obtain raw materials from staging areas to prepare for shift production.

• Order materials when needed.

• Constant visual check to assure that all machines are performing properly and product is being supplied.

• Perform minor mechanical adjustments as required.  (i.e. changing shrink band, changing pins)

• Partner with maintenance when major repairs are required (i.e. sealing pin damage)

• 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.

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 

• High school diploma/GED.

• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

• Experience in Trouble shooting mechanical problems.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

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

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

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

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 $28.45 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.