Inspector, Quality

About the Role

As a Quality Inspector at Baxter International Inc., you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of products that reach patients worldwide. This role is for a creative, thorough, and hands-on individual who is motivated by a dynamic work environment and committed to upholding the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• If assigned to filling/pouching/packing departments:
• Perform scheduled line checks, verifying correct filling equipment, production supplies, assembly, settings, and batch signage.
• Collect samples and verify containers, components, and over-pouches meet quality standards.
• Verify accuracy and legibility of prints and check for leakage.
• Examine and verify packaging equipment performance meets quality standards.
• Test and confirm equipment properly passes/fails batch information and product.
• If assigned to the Plastics Department:
• Collect samples of produced materials (membranes, bags, tubing, frangibles) and visually inspect for irregularities.
• Verify dimensions are within specification.
• Perform seal integrity testing on produced materials.
• Employ testing methods such as freeze mode, destructive oven testing, and striation testing.
• Job Duties Regardless Of Assigned Department:
• Make minor operational decisions and provide direction/guidance in the absence of the Quality Associate.
• Train and act as a resource to other Quality Inspectors.
• Participate on teams to drive improvement to processes and equipment.
• Assist in investigations of exceptions and out-of-limits situations.
• Transport samples using a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT).
• Document and initiate the exception process in POMS (Production Operations Management System).
• Record checks and results into POMS.
• Write and submit changes to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Enter exception data into spreadsheets for trending and reporting.
• Participate in the validation process for new equipment, equipment changes, and new processes.
• Notify supervisor and take appropriate action for safety, quality, or discrepancy issues.
• Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, SOPs, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles and maintain provided tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic English written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of 6 months experience on a production floor or in a quality control role preferred.
• Basic competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend written work instructions, including words and drawings.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Proficient in use of measurement tools (Caliper, Micrometer, Ruler, etc.) and basic hand tools.
• Possess or be able to obtain Work saver Operator Certification.

Work Environment

• May include working in a Class I, Class II, Class III, or Class IV Controlled Environment.
• May require specific dress/gowning: safety glasses, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, isolation mask, gown, hood, boots/shoe covers, and gloves.
• Constant or intermittent noise and vibration.
• Working around moving equipment, machinery, and conveyors.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk continuously throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Normal visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.
• Must be able to pass the P.I.T. physical.
• Ability to squat, reach above/at/below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck and waist, and balance.