Manufacturing Operator - 3rd Shift - Altavista, VA Plant

Abbott • Altavista, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Their portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Abbott has 115,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries. Working at Abbott, employees can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for themselves and their family, be their true self, and live a full life. This position is located at the Altavista, VA plant within the Abbott Nutrition division. The 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 worldwide rely on leading brands like Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® for their nutritional needs. The Altavista, VA plant is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing facilities, equipped with advanced technology for efficient production. Working at this location fosters a family-like environment where colleagues collaborate to make a difference and nourish millions of families globally.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months prior manufacturing experience
• Good written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills and the 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 or experience as a Sr. Production Equipment Operator is desired

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
• Be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists
• Health and wellness benefits

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