3rd Shift Manufacturing Operator – Nutrition Production

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA is seeking a Production Specialist to support nutrition manufacturing. You will operate high-speed equipment, manage packaging inventory, document work orders, and perform quality checks to ensure compliant production and safety.

The role contributes to delivering trusted brands like Similac®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, with opportunities for growth in a global healthcare company. Shift premiums and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate both complex and standard high-speed production equipment that makes our industry-leading nutrition products.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials.
• Complete workorder documentation.
• Perform quality checks.
• Clean equipment and the production environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Accountable for meeting FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Abbott in Altavista, VA is seeking a Production Specialist to support nutrition manufacturing. You will operate high-speed equipment, manage packaging inventory, document work orders, and perform quality checks to ensure compliant production and safety.

The role contributes to delivering trusted brands like Similac®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, with opportunities for growth in a global healthcare company. Shift premiums and a collaborative team environment are offered.