Production Technician, Mixing - Weekend Day Shift (Saturday to Sunday)

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Summary of Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a energetic, hard-working Production Technician, Mixing for a permanent part-time position on our Weekend Day shift (Saturday to Sunday 11:00-23:00) at our Alliston facility.

The Production Technician in Mixing is responsible for mixing batches of intravenous solution along with performing set-up, adjustments and troubleshooting equipment to produce a quality product in a safe and efficient manner. Making solution filters, and connecting pumps and filters to the proper filling line, along with cleaning tanks, pipework and all other equipment used in the department. They are also responsible for weighing out chemicals, sanitize and set up equipment to ensure materials and parts flow smoothly in the process. 

Employees will be assessed throughout the program and their job performance to ensure they are successfully learning the necessary skills and qualifications. In order to achieve this, we will be partnering with local educational institutions to develop and implement a comprehensive training program for operators to successfully troubleshoot, maintain and set up the equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to the Solution Transmission System (STS) through actively troubleshooting equipment and system issues across all 3 shifts.
• Perform PM’s, generate work orders and CWR’s as requested.

Observe overall mixing operation to ensure machines are functioning according to specifications and make all necessary adjustments.

• Requisition chemicals using JDE.  Verify that correct chemicals and quantities issued, verify and document weighs through EBR or router.
• Perform tank calibrations.
• Perform complete changeovers when required.
• Prepare tanks for mixing by disposing of remaining solution according to environmental specifications.
• Rinsing with distilled water and then filling tanks with distilled water to a prescribed volume.
• Flush lines not in use.
• Clean and sanitize facility, tanks and equipment per SOP. 
• Add chemicals to the mixing tank and verify the chemical types and quantities added on the batch mixing report and make necessary corrections.
• Perform the required BMTS entries as required.  Take samples to mix chemist.
• Remove emptied bags from area, build necessary filters.
• Control temperature in the mixing tanks by valve adjustments.
• Perform cleaning to maintain the department according to GMP.
• wSupport EMS implementation which includes maintaining the department in 6S condition, tracking production, identifying root cause and counter measures and participating in the IDEAS program.
• Complete basic Preventative Maintenance on equipment and active participation in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) teams and improvements.
• Successfully participate in, and pas, the classroom and practical training requirements.

Education Level

Required:

• Successful completion of High School or GED

Preferred:

• Post-secondary Degree in Engineering or Science

Major Subjects / Specialties

Required

• English
• Math

Type of Experience

Required:

• Proven ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve results with minimal supervision
• Organizational and time management skills
• Excellent technical ability with proven problem-solving skills
• Quality focus 
• Experience doing repetitive tasks
• Fast-paced environment, high pressure
• Ability to work in noisy and warm, wet conditions; also heavy lifting involved.
• Must pass ergonomic assessment to ensure ability to perform bonafide essential job duties

Preferred:

• Manufacturing/Quality experience in a GMP environment
• Experience in food or manufacturing industry 

Years of Experience

Required:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience

Preferred:

• 5+

Additional Skills / Special Training / Technical Skills Required

Required:

• Demonstrated good attendance record in present position.
• Demonstrated good performance & good quality in present position.
• Demonstrated good attitude utilizing Baxter Shared Commitment’s.
• Strong “can do” attitude, presenting a positive and optimistic approach to problemsolving
• Experience in successfully troubleshooting mechanical problems with a strong mechanical aptitude and creativity
• Experience in working effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to be proactive and self-motivated on the job
• Demonstrated ability to document data correctly per CA GPP 80.
• Must have the ability to comprehend Baxter Specifications / SOP’s and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to work flexible hours outside of core shift, overtime
• Ability to enter tanks for inspection and cleaning. (Confined Space entry)
• Ability to work in noisy and warm, wet conditions; also heavy lifting involved.
• Equipment and tools used: Electronic scales, balance scales, hand cart, bubble point testing equipment, wash troughs, agitators, pumps, filters, and load cells, System AS400, BMTS, EBR

Preferred:

• QA Operator Certified
• Previous experience working with complex manufacturing equipment, demonstrating mechanical and/or electrical experience

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