Manufacturing Operator - 3rd Shift - Altavista, VA Plant

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 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Production Specialist

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 Altavista, VA 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.

Altavista, Va. , is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you're part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months prior manufacturing experience
• Good written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills and the ability to multitask

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position or experience as a Sr. Production Equipment Operator is desired

The base pay for this position is $19.05 - $38.15/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Altavista : Building 1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Shift Premium (United States Of America)

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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