Processing Operator - 2nd shift - Columbus Plant

Abbott•Columbus, OH

17h•$17 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is hiring a Processing Operator for its Columbus, Ohio plant in the Abbott Nutrition Division. The plant manufactures science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. This role is responsible for manufacturing liquid adult, pediatric, and medical nutritional products and implementing and maintaining effective quality and safety systems. The operator handles raw ingredients during weighing, staging, and manufacturing; uses processing equipment and computer-integrated systems; and documents manufacturing steps according to work orders and procedures. Duties include preparing and monitoring bulk slurries and batch ingredients, operating clean-in-place systems, and receiving and unloading bulk ingredients and cleaning chemicals. The role must meet FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance requirements. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The listed base pay is $17.15–$34.25 per hour, with variation possible in specific locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to continuously lift up to 50 pounds and work on one's 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.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality and safety system.
Manufacture liquid adult, pediatric, and medical nutritional products.
Lift and handle raw ingredients during weighing, staging, and manufacturing processes.
Handle materials and dispense ingredients, and 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 and document manufacturing steps according to work orders and job procedures.
Prepare, operate, monitor, and document bulk slurries for blending operations, heat treatment processes, and controlled weighing of batch ingredients.
Operate, monitor, and document the computer-controlled CIP system used to clean manufacturing equipment.
Receive and unload bulk raw ingredients and CIP chemicals.
Meet applicable FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
Competitive compensation and incentives.
Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with a company match.
Medical, dental, and vision programs.
Wellness 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.
Ten paid holidays.
Retiree healthcare program.