Manufacturing Operator, Dryers (Night shift, 12-hours) - Sturgis, MI Plant
About The Position
This is an entry-level position in the Dryer department at the Sturgis, MI location within the Abbott Nutrition division. The dryer equipment converts liquid product into dried powder forms, primarily infant formula. Quality is maintained through equipment that monitors drying parameters and visual inspections by employees. Operators are also responsible for cleaning the equipment using the CIP (Clean in Place) system. This role allows new operators to become familiar with plant procedures and policies, learn the basics of their assigned dryer, and gain operational knowledge of evaporating batches, product sterilization, drying product, weighing and adding vitamins, making corrections, troubleshooting, and CIP of equipment. Operators will learn the operation of the Dryer and CIP Systems and will assist dryer technicians and specialists with more complex systems, facilitating their development towards positions of increasing responsibility. They will need to learn and follow all GMP and safety guidelines to remain in compliance with OSHA and FDA regulations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience
Responsibilities
- Fluid bed operation
- Weighing/adding minerals and vitamins
- Forklift operations
- Assisting dryer technicians with production and CIP
- Housekeeping tasks/sanitation procedures
- Assembly/disassembly of various powder transport systems
- Evaporator system operation and CIP (clean in place)
- Injector system operation and CIP
- Dryer system operation and CIP
- Fines reinjection system and CIP
- Powder handling systems (transporters to hopper)
- Giving direction and assistance to operators
- Accountable for meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Onboarding programs for new employees
- Tuition assistance
- Competitive compensation
- Incentives
- Retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
- Medical Benefits start day 1
- 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated)
- Vacation buy program
- 3 personal days
- 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
- HIP PPO medical plan (free coverage in the next calendar year for participants who complete a short wellness assessment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
