Production Technician I, Fill/Pouch (6:30pm-6:30am)

BAXTER; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours PTO & Holidays

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BAXTER in Asheville, NC is hiring a Production Technician I, Fill/Pouch to support life-saving drug products. You will operate filling equipment, perform quality checks, and document outcomes in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.

Key duties include minor equipment adjustments, batch changes, and ensuring GMP compliance. Training is provided, with shifts offering flexibility and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic English written and oral communication skills.
• Understand safety and quality instructions and read work instructions.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
• Proficient with a calculator and measurement tools.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust filling equipment and machines via controls or sensors.
• Perform scheduled quality checks and document results.
• Discontinue production if deviations are found and notify supervisor.
• Log information in manufacturing logs or POMS system.
• Set up and replenish production supplies using PIT.
• Execute batch/code changes and tank changes as required.
• Identify inefficiencies and safety/quality issues and escalate.

Skills

Basic English

Mathematics

Computer skills

Reading safety instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PIT

Measurement tools

HMI controls

POMS documentation

Job description

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At the company, 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 the company 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 the company

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 aProduction Technician I, Fill/Pouch, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!

the company 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. Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.

In this role you are responsible for performance of tasks related to drug formulation, weighing raw materials, cleaning, mixing sophisticated tanks and equipment, distilled water sanitization, filter integrity testing, and documentation. Working in a cleanroom is essential to delivering life-saving therapies. Watchthis video to understand the garbing process (your required attire on the job) and what it means for patient safety.

Your team

the company 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.

You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

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

The Fill/Pouch Production Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying, operating and making minor adjustments to equipment in the Fill/Pouch areas. Additional tasks will include the performance and documentation of all quality checks for responsible equipment as well as inspection of product at times.

• Operate, monitor and make minor adjustments as necessary to manual and automated filling equipment and machines using controls on a (HMI) or by way of manual adjustments (ex. Photo-eye and sensors)
• Perform scheduled quality checks, disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur
• and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary
• Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system
• Set-up load and replenish production supplies by use of a powered industrial truck (PIT) at a rate consistent with production needs
• Execute Batch/Code changes, tank changes, as well as sub lots as required
• Escalate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance including mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
• Use tools to measure the product, ensuring the output meets specifications, making adjustments/repairs as needed
• Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Reconcile headcount needed on a per shift basis based on schedule production demands
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles including maintaining and securing provided tools

Work Environment

• Fill Side - In a Class I Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses or goggles, safety shoes, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, jumpsuit, hood, clean room mask, Rubber Boot shoe covers and gloves. Additional PPE required when cleaning.

• Pouch Side – In a CNC (Controlled Not Classified) Environment which includes safety glasses or goggles, safety shoes, ear plugs, hairnet, and beard cover. Additional PPE required when cleaning.
• Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise
• Environment consisting of High Humidity
• Involves working around equipment and powerful machinery
• Requires regular work with chemical cleaners and disinfectants

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 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
• Proficient in how to use a calculator and measurement tools as well as basic hand tools.
• Must have basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and reaching with hands and arms. The position also involves lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift
• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary
• Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes.
• Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance
• Must be able to pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At the company, 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 $48,048.00 annually.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at the company (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. the company offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding the company US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | the company

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