Inspector, Quality

About the Role

At Baxter, we are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives.

Key Responsibilities

• If assigned to the filling/pouching/packing departments:
• Perform scheduled line checks, verifying correct filling equipment and production supplies, assembly, settings, and batch signage.
• Collect samples and verify container, components, and over-pouch meet quality standards, print accuracy/legibility, 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 (e.g., membranes, bags, tubing, frangibles) and visually inspect for irregularities, verifying dimensions are within specification.
• Perform seal integrity testing on produced materials.
• Employ various testing methods: 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 to and from work area with a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT).
• Document and initiate the exception process using the Production Operations Management System (POMS) to research and provide details.
• Record checks and results into POMS.
• Write and submit changes to a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document when a process needs updating.
• Enter exception data into a spreadsheet for trending and reporting.
• Participate in the validation process for new equipment, equipment changes, and new processes by performing product testing and reporting on results.
• Notify supervisor and take appropriate action for any safety, quality, or discrepancy issues.
• Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles, including maintaining and securing 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 adequate to communicate with other team members.
• Minimum of 6 months experience on a production floor or in a quality control role preferred.
• Basic competency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions; 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 involve working in a Class I, Class II, Class III, or Class IV Controlled Environment with dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, isolation mask, gown, hood, boots or 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 the ability to distinguish color are necessary.
• Must be able to pass the P.I.T. physical.
• Must be able to squat, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist, and balance.