Manufacturing Operator

Abbott; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Nutrition division in Sturgis. This role involves operating key systems and ensuring high-quality product output while adhering to safety and compliance standards. You'll be part of a team that values attention to detail and critical thinking, contributing to the health and nutrition of people worldwide. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a respected company. Join a workforce that is recognized for its diversity and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Excellent Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Recognition for Workplace Diversity

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing plant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending and CIP systems to ensure product quality.
• Meet compliance standards including FDA and OSHA regulations.
• Contribute to efficient plant operations and minimize ingredient loss.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Forklift Operation

CIP Operations

Manufacturing Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blend System

CIP HTST/UHT Systems

MITS System

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

What You’ll Work On

• Blend system/triblender
• Operation and CIP HTST/UHT systems
• LCP operation and CIP Department/inner-department
• CIP operation and responsibilities
• MITS system operation
• PM responsibilities
• Documentation
• Milk/Oil Receiving
• CIP Operations
• Ingredient Weighing/additions A rotation, dry blending
• Forklift operation
• Lifting of up to 50 pounds of ingredients
• Casein/PIW System
• Slurry Room Operations
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the plant operations by producing high quality products in a timely manner for various filling/packaging lines
• The department will accomplish this objective in accordance with GMP, SMP and safety requirements with minimum product/ingredient loss through efficient use and maximum utilization of manpower assigned
• The position requires a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to think critically

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

• Prior job experience within manufacturing plant

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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The base pay for this position is $18.65 – $37.35/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Sturgis : Building 01A WORK SHIFT: 3Rd Shift (United States Of America) TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf