Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift - Altavista

Abbott Laboratories; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Altavista, VA is hiring for a production operator in the Nutrition division. The role focuses on operating high‑speed production equipment, keeping packaging materials stocked, documenting work orders, and performing quality checks.

The position involves full-time night shifts from 6pm to 6:30am on a rotating basis, with FDA/OSHA compliance expectations and a path to growth within a global healthcare company.

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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate both complex and standard high-speed production equipment.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials.
• Complete workorder documentation.
• Perform quality checks.
• Clean equipment and the production environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production equipment

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.

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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.

Shift

Shift Hours: 6pm to 6:30 am, on a rotating basis.

Week One: Mon - On / Tues - On / Weds - Off / Thurs - Off / Fri - On / Sat - On / Sun - On

Week Two: Mon - Off / Tues - Off / Weds - On / Thurs - On / Fri - Off / Sat - Off / Sun - Off

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

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 Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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