Operator, Amplas

Baxter International
Marion, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2023 CLOSED ON 10/11/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator, Amplas position at Baxter International?

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. 

Operator, Amplas (7:00pm - 7:00 

 

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 Operator, Amplas contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by cleaning, supplying, operating and unloading an Amplas machine that produces plastic pouches. 

 

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: 

  • Load roll stock of plastic sheeting into the Amplas machine with assistance by a hoist if necessary. 

  • Perform hoist inspections. 

  • Clean and sanitize the Amplas machine and each mobile closet. 

  • Splice full roll stock with emptied roll stock of plastic sheeting to ensure a sufficient supply for the continuous operation of the Amplas machine. 

  • Manage the machine to meet scrap requirements, appropriately document scrap and achieve production requirements. 

  • Make minor adjustments and replace wearable components of the Amplas machine as necessary 

  • Collect the completed plastic pouches and neatly stack them into mobile closets. 

  • Periodically conduct and document quality checks on the dimensions and seals of the pouches. 

  • Complete required POMS or manual paperwork documentation. 

  • Navigate the computerized Production Operating Management System (POMS) to access, manage and document batch information throughout the production process. 

  • 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. 

  • Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) 

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 have the Level 5/6 certification 

  • Must be able to perform basic mathematics 

  • Basic computer skills required 

  • One year of manufacturing experience preferred 

  • CRC (Career Readiness Certification) Silver level preferred 

  • Understanding of the Amplas, Pouching and Sterilization processes preferred 

  • Basic Mechanical Aptitude preferred 

  • Physical Requirements 

  • This position requires frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and reaching with hands and arms. The position also involves lifting up to 40 pounds frequently throughout the shift 

  • Normal visual acuity is necessary 

  • 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 
     

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 base salary range of $31,000 to $75,000. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location. 

 

 

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. 
 
 

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. 

 

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.
                                                                                                                                                               
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.

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Highway 221 North PO Box 1390|Marion, NC 28752|United States of America

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