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. Your Role at Baxter: In this role, you will be releasing non-chemical raw materials in a timely manner to plant production by sampling, testing and documenting to ensuring materials conform to specifications, blueprints and Standard Operating Procedures. The top two priorities for all Baxter Alliston employees are Safety and Quality: Safety: Support our goal to achieve a ?Zero Harm Environment?, by ensuring the safety of yourself and your co-workers through:

• following all safety procedures
• understanding potential hazards in your area
• wearing appropriate PPE
• reporting all incidents / near-misses / concerns
• embracing 6s

Quality: Ensure the quality of our products to ensure patient safety and achieve our mission of ?Saving and Sustaining Lives?. This can be achieved through:

• +++following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) +++
• adhering to all quality procedures
• completing training on-time
• Doing it Right the First Time, and
• reporting any quality concerns immediately.

As part of the plant?s Enterprise Management System (EMS), all employees must embrace a culture of Continuous Improvement by:

• participating in improvement activities
• identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas
• participating in Tier meetings
• recognizing your peers, and
• embracing 6s.
• identifying and implementing VIP?s (Value Improvement Project)
• embrace continuous learning
• utilize Leader Standard Work

utilize Root Cause Analysis tools to identify and prevent problems from recurring and drive measurable results. What you'll be doing:

• Release all non chemical raw materials by verifying integrity of data generated and reported. Release and label all physical containers of raw materials using the AS400 computer system. Ensure documentation is filed and stored for easy retrieval and discarded per procedures.
• Identify and handle paperwork for out of limit situations related to non-conforming material. Ensure material is properly labeled and segregated in designated defective material storage cages. Ensure all non-conformances are promptly communicated to all levels of management.
• Sample and perform physical testing of all plant non chemical raw materials (including printed materials such as labels, direction sheets, dies, logos etc) to ensure precision, accuracy and compliance to specifications, blueprints and Standard Operating Procedures.
• 25Conduct relevant receiving and inspection process for Chemical Raw materials such as sampling, container inspection, labeling verification. As part of the sampling process retrieve the appropriate file samples for transport to the QM Chemistry Department. Provide support to other areas of the department as required.

What you'll have:

• Successful completion of High School diploma / Quality assurance
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing facility.
• General Alliston Facility experience (Quality, Manufacturing or other supportive departmental functions)
• Physical aspects to this position require standing for extended periods of time. Some physical strength required periodically in order to maneuver heavy containers (50-100 lbs) for sampling
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Self Motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Strong Critical Thinking & Problem Solving abilities.
• Previous experience with AS400.
• Excellent math skills required.
• Good working knowledge of SOP?s/specs, blueprints, PCS?s and BOM?s.
• Training in the use of various measurement equipment such as calipers and weigh scales.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel

Nice to have:

• Post secondary diploma in a quality related function
• Up to 5 years experience in a GMP regulated manufacturing facility.
• Attended seminars or courses from Pharmaceutical Sciences Group i.e Working in a GMP Environment or Practical Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge for Support Staff.
• Knowledge of Lean Enterprise principles, including 6S.
• Good working knowledge of GMP?s, SOP?s/specs, BOM?s, PCS?s and blueprints.
• Experience with precision measurement instruments. (calipers, weigh scales)

Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice

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