Packaging Operator (2nd shift)
Company: BAXTER
Location: Bedford
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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. Summary The
Packaging Operator works within the Finishing/Packaging Complex.
They inspect, label, and package pharmaceutical products to meet
client demand and expectations. They contribute to creating an
environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity,
strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished
product. This position reports to the Finishing Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Label, package, and
document per written instructions
- Package product in boxes, cartons, syringes, vials,
blisters
- Count materials/product to ensure accurate count
- Apply labels to various components
- Replenish packaging materials to areas/work cells as directed
by Group Leader
- Monitor and document TOR (time out of refrigeration)
- Complete batch record protocol steps at the time of performance
2. Inspect, verify and track
- Scan printed materials Manually examine printed materials and
products to ensure specifications are met, including variable text
printed on-line
- Verify incoming materials for use
- Inspect product/materials for defects
- Perform bar code and systems challenges (as applicable) for
equipment used
- Complete end of batch reconciliation and count
verification
- Retrieve product samples
- Monitor and ensure appropriate downtime and efficiency
information is logged accurately 3. Set-up, tear down and clear
- Participate and assist with line clearance activities
- Remove batch related materials from production area
- Ensure electronic inventory transactions for inventory tracking
movement and material verification are completed
- Clean and clear debris from all work areas
- Dispose of rejects in the appropriate disposal area following
reconciliation
- Stage materials in the appropriate designated locations
- Enter and verify information in logbooks, as needed
- Apply representation samples to the batch records as
required
- Indicate appropriate signals with HMI (human machine interface)
to track clearance, set-up, time, etc. 4. Other
- Required to maintain attendance in accordance with the
Bloomington Attendance Policy
- Scheduled weekend overtime will be required
- Visual acuity 20/20 with or without corrective vision and
ability to pass color blind test
- Ensure all safety practices are followed and keep area clean
and clear of hazards Work Environment: Controlled pharmaceutical
environment including wearing long sleeves, safety toe shoes,
gloves and safety glasses. Ability to work in a team environment on
a variety of automated and semi-automated packaging lines.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the
essential functions:
- Good communication skills
- Good documentation skills, including legible handwriting
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math skills
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures, specifications, and
job-specific training materials
- Requires the operations of multiple types of equipment related
to the packaging operations as well as hand operated equipment
including, but not limited to, such things as barcode scanners,
scales and tape gun Education and Experience : High school diploma
or GED required, 6 months of previous Pharmaceutical or
Manufacturing experience preferred. Language Skills: Must be able
to understand, speak, read and write English in order to comply
with necessary SOP , job-specific training materials, GMP s, and
other manuals. Physical Demands Occasional (0-33%)
- Walking, climbing stairs and ladders, overhead reaching and/or
lifting, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling
- Lifting up to 38 lbs
- Carrying up to 30 lbs Frequent (34-66%)
- Sitting, standing, reaching forward, object handling,
fingering, fine hand coordination, simple and firm hand grasping,
operating controls
- Lifting and carrying up to 32 lbs
- Pushing and pulling up to 16 lbs Additional Requirement: Final
candidates for Packaging Operator will be required to pass a post
offer/pre-employment job placement examination which will test the
physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the
job. 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 OpportunityBaxter
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. EEO is the Law EEO is
the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy 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 link here and let us know
the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of
employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter
employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job
seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial
information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our
Recruitment Fraud Notice . 074145
Keywords: BAXTER, Bloomington , Packaging Operator (2nd shift), Other , Bedford, Indiana
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