Manufacturing Operator, Packaging - 12-Hour Day Shift

Abbott

78d • $15 - $31

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior manufacturing, production line, and/or machine/equipment operator experience.
• Ability to communicate pertinent line information to both production and support group personnel.
• A high level of attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to maintain accurate and legible records such as Production Counts, Material Usage/Losses and properly document information on Batch Work orders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with RF Scanners.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the high-speed production equipment that makes our industry-leading nutrition products.
• Start up and shutdown all equipment according to established procedures or specifications.
• Perform minor to major clearing of jams and downtime issues on the line.
• Report any abnormal equipment function or product problems to the Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials and complete work order documentation.
• Perform quality checks and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ensure safe operations of all equipment and promptly report all incidents, injuries, or safety hazards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by utilizing all 5S cleaning and tools necessary.
• Adhere to product isolation procedures, along with sampling and proper identification of product status.
• Ensure that both products and materials are of proper identification, correct codes, and expiration dates.
• Comply with applicable FDA, GMP, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.

Benefits

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled.
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans.
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs.
• Vacation – 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, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees