Extrusion Operator - Afternoon shift (Monday to Thursday 16:00h-2:00h)

Baxter Healthcare; Alliston; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Medical & dental benefits on first day

Shift premium eligibility

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare is seeking an Extrusion Operator for the Alliston, Ontario facility. You will run the extrusion line, verify materials, and adjust processes to ensure a quality product while completing QA documentation. The role involves a rotating set of duties, line clearances, and packing tasks within a fast-paced GMP environment.

We value teamwork, strong problem solving, and attention to detail. The job may require overtime and adherence to 6S continuous improvement practices in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing.
• Experience in food or manufacturing industry.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate the extrusion line and ensure proper materials are used.
• Make adjustments to produce quality product and perform QA documentation.
• Perform line clearance, die changes, quality checks, and packaging tasks.
• Support LEAN 6S initiatives and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Proactive

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 Extrusion 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 Extrusion Operator to work on our Afternoon shift (Monday to Thursday 16:00h - 2:00h 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.

Dress requirements

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 by running the Extrusion line, ensure proper materials are used, make adjustments as necessary to produce a quality product. Perform all necessary Q.A. and documentation for Extrusion dept. and release of product.

Duties performed on a rotational basis

• Perform line clearance as needed and perform die changes.
• Perform quality checks and documentation for Extrusion department and release of product.
• Make up boxes with liners, pack tubing in boxes, put fill boxes on skids, identify & strap skids.
• Use of GME to enter shop floor & order raw materials, as necessary.
• Set-up and make adjustments on machine as necessary to produce a quality product.
• Support the facility LEAN enterprise journey through the use of tools including but not limited to 6S.

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)
• Fast-paced environment, high pressure
• Experience doing repetitive tasks
• Manufacturing/Quality experience in a GMP environment
• Experience in food or manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated good attendance in present position.
• Demonstrated good performance & good quality in present position.
• Demonstrated good attitude utilizing Baxters Shared Committments
• 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.
• Demonstrated support & participation in the 6S initiative.
• 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 apropriate corrective actions.
• Equipment used: Extruder, 4 wheel trolleys, walkie & manual jacks, Q.A. tools and gauges, cutter, coiler, and computer

Garbing Processes

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 paypractices. To that end, this position has a pay rate of $30.30 an hour. You may also be entitled to a shift premiumfor all shift premium eligible hours which will be included in your bi-weekly pay. Shift premium pay is subject tochange and is at the sole discretion of the Company. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and availablebenefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Posting Information

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

Recruitment Process

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

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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