Processing Operator - 2nd shift - Columbus Plant

Abbott • Columbus, OH

16h • $17 - $34 • 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 is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality and safety system and complying with FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

The operator handles raw ingredients during weighing, staging, and manufacturing; performs material handling and dispensing; and operates scales, portable pumps, container rinsers, and homogenizers. Work also includes hand cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP) and cleaning-out-of-place (COP) activities, heat treatment systems, routine housekeeping, and use of computer systems integrated with manufacturing processes. The operator documents manufacturing steps according to work orders and job procedures; prepares, operates, monitors, and documents bulk slurries, blending operations, heat treatment processes, and controlled weighing of batch ingredients; operates and documents a computer-controlled CIP system; and receives and unloads bulk raw ingredients and CIP chemicals.

This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The production areas are described as clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to continuously lift up to 50 pounds and work on 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.
• Perform material handling and dispensing and operate scales, portable pumps, container rinsers, and homogenizers.
• Perform hand cleaning, CIP, COP, heat treatment system activities, and routine housekeeping.
• Use manufacturing-integrated computer systems and document manufacturing steps in accordance with 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 for manufacturing equipment.
• Receive and unload bulk raw ingredients and CIP chemicals.
• Meet compliance standards, including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit.

What This Job Offers

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