Manufacturing Operator - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking candidates for a position in their Sturgis, MI facility within the Nutrition division. This role involves operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring quality standards, and compliance with industry regulations while contributing to the production of essential nutrition products.

Benefits

Free medical coverage in the HIP PPO plan

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement for higher education

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Prior job experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate blend system and CIP HTST/UHT systems.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies.
• Lift up to 50-pound bags of ingredients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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
• 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-pound bags of ingredients
• Casein/PIW System
• Slurry Room Operations
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of plant operations by producing high-quality products in a timely manner for various filling/packaging lines
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SMP, FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies, with minimum product/ingredient loss through efficient use and maximum utilization of manpower
• The position requires high attention to detail and critical thinking skills

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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*Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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