Urgently Need Production Associate- Fill (7:00am-7:00pm) in Asheville, NC

Job Description

Job title: Production Associate- Fill (7:00am-7:00pm)

Company: Baxter

Job description: This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

About Us: Baxter’s Mission:

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics, and in the home. For over 90 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful, and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your role at Baxter:

The Production Associate, Fill/Pouch is an Hourly Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by inspecting, printing, filling and sealing flexible containers in addition to over-pouching and performing quality checks on filled bags which hold IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions.

What we offer from Day One:

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities

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 you’ll be doing:

Fill, assemble and plug flexible containers with solutions or premixed drugs at a rate consistent with production needs

Over-pouch and seal the over-pouch, enclosing a bag containing solutions or premixed drugs, at a rate consistent with production needs

Inspect and ensure that the over-pouches, printed bags, filled bags and their components meet quality standards

Print labeling and bar code information on the flexible containers using a computerized printer

Maintain the printer by replacing printer foil, ribbon and by making minor adjustments

Supply the filling stations with printed bags and other supplies necessary to assemble the flexible container

Correct any over-pouch seal or packaging issues previously identified

Perform scheduled quality checks using an assortment of gauges and a scale

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)

Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles

What you’ll bring:

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

Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification.

One year of manufacturing experience, preferred

CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level, preferred

Physical Requirements

Requires continuous grasping, pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds and reaching with hands and arms.

Lifting and carrying on average up to 16 pounds frequently throughout the shift.

Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.

Ability to complete quick and precise repetitive processes using both arms and both hands

Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes.

Must be able to squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a pay rate of $17.88 an hour.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Expected salary: $17.88 per hour

Location: Asheville, NC

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