Processing Operator - 2nd shift - Columbus Plant

Abbott Laboratories • Columbus, OH

2d • $17 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Operator works at Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant in the Nutrition Division and is responsible for manufacturing liquid adult, pediatric, and medical nutritional products while implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of quality and safety systems. The role involves handling and processing ingredients, operating manufacturing equipment and computer systems, documenting work according to work orders and procedures, and maintaining clean production equipment and areas. The operator must meet applicable FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality and safety system.
• Manufacture liquid adult, pediatric, and medical nutritional products.
• Lift and physically handle raw ingredients during weighing, staging, and manufacturing.
• Handle and dispense materials and operate scales, portable pumps, container rinsers, and homogenizers.
• Perform hand cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP), heat treatment, cleaning-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, heat treatment processes, and controlled weighing of batch ingredients.
• Operate, monitor, and document the computer-controlled CIP system 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 and occupational health programs; medical benefits start on day one.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, a vacation buy program, five personal days, and 10 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