Mixing MH

This is where you save and sustain lives

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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 OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The mixers are responsible for making solution filters, and connecting pumps and filters to the proper filling line. They are also responsible for cleaning tanks, pipework and all other equipment used in the department. Weigh out chemicals, sanitize and set up equipment prior to mixing and mix batches of intravenous solution as required.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

The top two priorities for all Baxter Alliston employees are Safety and Quality:

Safety : Support our goal to achieve a “Zero Harm Environment”, by ensuring the safety of yourself and your co-workers through:

 following all safety procedures  understanding potential hazards in your area  wearing appropriate PPE  reporting all incidents / near-misses / concerns  embracing 6s

Quality : Ensure the quality of our products to ensure patient safety and achieve our mission of “Saving and Sustaining Lives”. This can be achieved through:

+++following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) +++ adhering to all quality procedures completing training on-time Doing it Right the First Time, and reporting any quality concerns immediately.

As part of the plant’s Enterprise Management System (EMS ), all employees must embrace a culture of Continuous Improvement by:

participating in improvement activities identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas participating in Tier meetings recognizing your peers, and embracing 6s

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Time Spent

Major Responsibilities / Activities

40%

Requisition chemicals using EBR. Verify that correct chemicals and quantities issued, Weigh out chemicals as directed by EBR or router, Document weights on EBR or router

40%

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

20%

Perform the required EBR 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Preferred may be specific to the business unit)

Education/Experience

Education Level

Required:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Ontario Grade 12 Equivalency program Alternatively, a combination of job specific knowledge, training, and experience is required.

Preferred:

Post-secondary Degree in Engineering or Science

Major Subjects / Specialties

Required

English Math

Preferred:

 Technical 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

Type of Experience

Required:

Experience doing repetitive tasks

Preferred:

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

Years of Experience

Required:

3 - 5 years’ experience

Preferred:

5+ years’ experience

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. 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, EBS

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