Gamma Operator & Material Handler (Conversicion)

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. 

RESUMEN GENERAL (SUMMARY): 

Receive, handle and ship unsterile and sterile product by using hand pallet trucks and forklift trucks.  Follow local Procedures and corporate Specifications in order to sterilize and ship the product to the distribution center for internal and external customers.  Also, place dosimeters on the designated area according to process specifications and document all entries on require documents, such as Processing Reports, count verification, device accountability record and tally sheets, etc. Support or perform maintenance of all process equipment and working area.

TAREAS Y RESPONSABILIDADES (DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES):

Receive un-sterile and sterile product, palletize, count and generate all require documentation required by internal or external clients process and specifications.

Coordinate with Lead Operator the sterilization run number to sterilize product.

Product counts by pallets, products and lots and documented them on required documents by internal or external clients process and specifications.

Place dosimeters according to process specifications.

Retrieve dosimeters and generate require documentation.

Remove and count the product after sterilization and load it in the shipping container.

Document sterilization processing time on require logbook and forms.

Give disposition to sub-assembly and other products sterilized by GAMMA.

Generate material movement manifest to all sterilized product.

  Assist the Gamma Irradiator Operator and Technician with preventive maintenance to the irradiator and other Gamma areas or equipment

Request stretch wrapping material and place it at the wrapping machine.

Fill out Finished Products Shipping Reports pertaining to containers to be shipped.

Inspection and cleaning of all containers to be used for shipment of finished product.

Must be able to work irregular hours, extra hours, holidays and shut down periods.

 Manually document (ex: checker chart) and/or electronically document (ex: POMs, Konnexis) the required information to comply applicable procedures and specifications. This information includes but is not limited to process parameters, lots, amount of production, and others.

Actively report health and safety hazards, environmental aspects, incidents, and EHS management   system risks and opportunities. Participate in the development, planning, implementation, performance evaluation and actions for continuous improvement of the EHS Management System.

DEMANDA FISICA (PHYSICAL DEMANDS):

Medium Work:  Exerting 20 to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. 

EDUCACIÓN Y/O EXPERIENCIA (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE):

High school diploma must be able to read and understand diagrams and specifications written in English.

knowledge of Gamma sterilization process is highly desirable.

CUALIFICACIONES (QUALIFICATIONS):

Ability to use computer system, calculators, hand pallet trucks, forklifts wrapping machine and small tools.  Make good decisions based on work priorities and coordinate with production department and outside customers the product movement and process. Driver Licenses and Forklifts certification, it’s a must.

Work closely with production department shipping personnel, customers and production and sterilization supervisors.

IDIOMA (LANGUAGE):

Bilingual (English and Spanish).

DECLARACION DE NEGACION (DISCLAIMER STATEMENT)

Las declaraciones mencionadas anteriormente describen la naturaleza general y el nivel de trabajo que se les requiere a los empleados a quienes se les asigna esta clasificación. No pretende constituir una lista exhaustiva de las responsabilidades, tareas y destrezas requeridas para el personal así clasificado.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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