Processing Operator - 2nd shift - Columbus Plant

Abbott • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Operator works at Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant in the Abbott Nutrition Division, manufacturing liquid adult, pediatric, and medical nutritional products. The role involves handling raw ingredients, preparing and monitoring manufacturing processes, operating processing and cleaning equipment, and documenting work in accordance with work orders and procedures. The operator is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of quality and safety systems and meeting applicable FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to continuously lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet throughout the shift.
• Knowledge of food-processing techniques and documentation requirements.
• Ability to read and follow work-order documents, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and operate powered industrial vehicles.
• Good mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a plant production environment, preferably in drug, food, or beverage manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of quality and safety systems.
• Manufacture liquid adult, pediatric, and medical nutritional products.
• Lift and physically handle raw ingredients during weighing, staging, and manufacturing processes.
• Handle and dispense materials; operate scales, portable pumps, container rinsers, and homogenizers.
• Perform hand cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP), heat treatment, clean-out-of-place (COP), and routine housekeeping.
• Use computer systems integrated into manufacturing processes and document manufacturing steps according to work orders and job procedures.
• Prepare, operate, monitor, and document bulk slurries for blending, heat-treatment processes, and controlled weighing of batch ingredients.
• Operate, monitor, and document computer-controlled CIP systems used to clean manufacturing equipment, including tanks and heat-treatment systems.
• Receive and unload bulk raw ingredients and CIP chemicals.
• Meet compliance standards, including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled production areas.
• Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, and occupational health programs; medical benefits start on day one.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, plus a vacation-buy program, five personal days, and ten paid holidays.
• Retiree healthcare program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED