Manufacturing Associate

Company: BAXTER
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

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. -Summary:Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for manufacturing, assembly and/or packaging of medical device products. -Manufacturing Technicians will be trained and follow standard operating procedures, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply to the specific job. - -Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will be followed during the manufacturing of our medical devices and associated device documentation. Equipment used by the Manufacturing Technician will depend on the specific job.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform one or more functions on the assembly lines including but not limited to:- cutting, weighing, processing tissue- mixing of solutions- washing components or equipment- wrapping components and or equipment for sterilization- assembly or gluing of components- packaging and sealing of devices- preparing devices for sterilization- final packaging or labeling of products Perform daily cleaning of the production area to maintain in GMP fashion. Operate general production equipment (sealers, autoclave, stir plates, etc.) Receive and distribute supplies into the production area as necessary. Adhere to all safety protocols and wear proper safety gear at all times while on the manufacturing or warehouse floor. Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write English and perform basic math skills as job duties require.
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• May require work in a clean room environment wearing special garments (e.g. scrubs, hair bonnets, frocks, hoods, masks, gloves) based on the Class level for each Clean Room.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, face shields, protective sleeves, aprons) will be based on the safety requirements for each area.
• Overtime may be required at timesPhysical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit or stand for minimum of 8 hours
  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs individually or up to 65 pounds as part of a team lift.
  • Requires frequent object handling
  • Requires frequent fine hand coordination.
  • Requires frequent simple hand grasping.
  • Requires frequent firm hand grasping.
  • Requirement of 20/25 vision (with or without corrective lenses).
  • This job also involves hazardous materials and hazardous waste responsibilities which include understanding and complying with hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations for job duties such as: - proper handling, storage, hazardous waste in-house treatment using neutralization and dilution systems, and labeling requirements for hazardous materials and hazardous waste.Education and/or Experience:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Entry level - no previous manufacturing or other experience is requiredThe 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 OpportunityBaxter 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 AccommodationsBaxter 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 here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter 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 . 077574

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