Boiler Room Attendant (3rd Shift Floater Position)

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

This is where we make life-saving products

The Boiler Attendant contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by maintaining and operating critical systems (including Water for Injection system, process air and steam) that support plant operations in the manufacturing of flexible containers which hold IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions.

This position is normally a 3rd shift position, but it also serves as a floater to cover any gaps on night shift when the 6th or 8th shift boiler room attendants need additional coverage support.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to tackle. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind.

What we offer from Day One

• 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

• Using critical systems specifications and North Cove standard operating procedures, be able to monitor instrumentation, microprocessor controllers and gauges to ensure that all systems and equipment is operating in compliance.
• Learn the operational and documentation practices required to properly operate, monitor and maintain D.I. water systems, distilled water systems, boilers, stills, air compressors, the cooling water system and water treatment systems
• Perform necessary operations to start and stop all boiler room equipment using hand tools, electrical and pneumatic valves, tank mixer, air drives and pumps
• Communicate with supervisors, superintendents and managers of various departments, determining the need for starting or stopping equipment, adjusting to production needs
• Perform necessary operations to regenerate exhausted deionizing units, conduct necessary chemical testing and make adjustments in accordance with standard operating procedures and specifications
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance such as the replacement of bearings, valves and components
• Monitor critical systems and equipment, recording information
• Clean and sanitize distillate units and distilled water systems according to specifications
• Support project work to improve and modify assigned productions equipment, as well as assisting in the installation of new equipment and other continuous improvement activities
• Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, major mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles both during performed maintenance and after the work has been completed
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• In an environment which requires the following PPE requirements: safety glasses and ear plugs (additional PPE required when handling acid and caustic chemicals)
• Fast paced environment while maintaining safety awareness
• Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise
• The air in this environment is typically very warm and humid
• This position involves working around moving equipment, pipes carrying steam and pressurized machinery
• This position involves working around equipment, machinery and belts
• Requires occasionally working 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.
• Must have the ability to maintain records regarding material, equipment, and repairs
• 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
• Basic computer skills required
• One year of manufacturing experience (preferred)
• One year experience with the operation and/or maintenance of a boiler room (preferred)
• Lifting and carrying on average up to 15 pounds frequently throughout the shift with the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.
• Must be able to squat, crawl, climb, kneel, 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 salary pay rate of $23.00, plus shift differential for off shifts. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

Other Duties

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. Some job duties are performed on a rotating basis.

**Due to the nature of this position, the ability to work most holidays, some weekends and plant shut down periods is required.

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.
                                                                                                                                                               
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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.

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