Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift - Altavista, VA Plant
About The Position
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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. Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 6 months prior manufacturing experience
- Good written/verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to multitask
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
- Experience with tools and equipment related to the position
- Experience as a Sr. Production Equipment Operator
Responsibilities
- Safely operate both complex and standard high-speed production equipment that makes our industry-leading nutrition products
- Maintain inventory of packaging materials
- Complete workorder documentation
- Perform quality checks
- Clean equipment and the production environment
- Troubleshoot equipment issues
- Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
- Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
