Manufacturing Operator - Processing - 3rd Shift - Altavista, VA Plant
About The Position
The Processing Operator I position is based at Abbott’s Altavista, Virginia plant in the Abbott Nutrition division. Abbott Nutrition develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, including products under the Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna brands. The Altavista plant is a large nutrition manufacturing facility equipped with advanced production technology. The operator safely manufactures adult, pediatric, and medical nutrition products. Duties include handling ingredients and chemicals, operating computer-controlled processing equipment, documenting work, performing quality checks, cleaning the production environment, and troubleshooting equipment. The position must meet FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards. The posting lists the shift as “Standard”; despite the title’s reference to 3rd Shift, it does not specify working hours in the shift details.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely manufacture adult, pediatric, and medical nutritional products.
- Weigh, handle, and dispense ingredients.
- Receive and unload bulk ingredients and chemicals.
- Operate computer-controlled processing equipment.
- Complete workorder documentation.
- Perform quality checks.
- Clean equipment and the production environment.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Meet FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities with an international company.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
- FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
