Packaging Equipment Operator

Abbott•Columbus, OH

2d•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 diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in over 160 countries with 115,000 colleagues. This position is located at the Columbus, Ohio plant within the Abbott Nutrition Division. The Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for all ages, including brands like Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility, known for producing quality, science-backed nutrition products. Working at Abbott offers opportunities for meaningful work, growth, learning, and a full life, with access to clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled production areas.

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 as per the company procedures
Must be able to maintain an adequate supply of materials to the equipment in operation, and monitor supply usage and correct releases

Nice To Haves

Experience working with RF Scanners

Responsibilities

Safely operate the high-speed production equipment that makes 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
Complete work order documentation
Perform quality checks
Troubleshoot equipment issues
Ensure safe operations of all equipment
Promptly report all incidents, injuries, or safety hazards
Maintain a clean and safe work area by utilizing all 5S cleaning and tools necessary to keep the area clean and clear of debris, yet neat and organized
Adhere to the 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
Medical Benefits start day 1
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 - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year