Sr Production Technician - Water Waste Treatment (7:00pm-7:00am)

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your Role at Baxter

The Waste Treatment Plant Operator is a Salary Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by operating a state-of-the-art membrane filtration Waste Water Treatment plant.

What you'll be doing

• Collect samples for state reporting requirements. This can include Biological Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Temperature, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Conductivity, Ammonia, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, and Toxicity tests. Operators must also test process control analysis that can affect quality of water being discharged into the North Fork Catawba River. This requires preparation of standards and monitoring for levels of DO, PO4, NH3 , pH, and Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids multiple times per shift. Operators are also required to collect downstream and upstream samples to be analyzed for temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and fecal coliform. Knowledge of aseptic sampling technique is required to ensure proper sample results.
• Knowledge and understanding of various lab equipment, including calibration and operating procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of water treatment membrane filtration process, and how to adjust parameters based on process control sampling results to maintain proper water quality.
• Understanding of SCADA system for process controls, and adjustments.
• Monitor bio-solids level in the system and remove waste activated solids, as necessary, for proper operation.
• Adjust pump rates for plant flow, to support manufacturing needs.
• Adjust pump rates for chemical dosing to provide adequate nutrient feeds to the system.
• Oversee bulk chemical deliveries.
• Load and unload materials with fork lift and pickup truck
• Operate centrifuge equipment for maximum dewatering efficiency of bio-solids. This includes adjusting the ratio of polymer feed to bio-solids flow to maximize output.
• Inspect buildings and grounds for conditions in need of correction or repair
• Perform general housekeeping tasks
• Inventories and maintains tools and consumable supplies
• Document required information on logs
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality or discrepancy issues occur 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

What you'll bring

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must obtain North Carolina Grade 1 Biological Operator’s license within a reasonably timeframe. This involves:
• Satisfying the state requirement for wastewater experience
• Successfully completing a Grade 1 Waste Plant Operator’s School
• Passing a North Carolina Biological Operator’s written exam
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be able to comprehend and work with basic chemical and algebraic concepts
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members
• Understand verbal and written safety/quality instructions. Must read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability stand/walk continuously throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass the P.I.V physical
• Normal visual acuity with the ability to distinguish color is required
• Must be able to squat, crawl, 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
• Requires extensive walking up and down stairs on a routine basis.
• Occasional need to climb ladders, if necessary.

Work Environment

• Ability for innov