Manufacturing Operator, Packaging - Plant Expansion ($21/hr; 6:30p to 7:00a, rotating weekends)

Abbott Laboratories; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global healthcare company as a Manufacturing Operator in Tipp City, Ohio, where you will play a vital role in the production of life-changing nutrition products. This night shift position offers a competitive hourly wage and a chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to innovation and excellence. You will be responsible for operating packaging equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. With opportunities for career development and excellent benefits, this is your chance to contribute to a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and employee well-being. Embrace this opportunity to grow and make a difference in the lives of millions.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedule

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and follow work orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and forklifts according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure product quality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to Follow Work Orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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.

Manufacturing Operator, Packaging - Plant Expansion (Night Shift, 6:30p to 7:00a, rotating weekends)

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 Tipp City, OH 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.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

• Operation of all packaging equipment and forklifts according to established procedures or specifications.
• Perform minor to major clearing of jams and downtime issues on the line.
• Report any abnormal equipment function or product problems to the Supervisor.
• Safely operate all equipment and promptly report all incidents, injuries or safety hazards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by utilizing all 5S cleaning and tools necessary to keep the area clean and clear of debris, yet neat and organized.
• Maintain accurate and legible records such as Production Counts, Material Usage/Losses and properly document information on Batch Work orders as per the company procedures.
• Adhere to the product isolation procedures, along with sampling and proper identification of product status.
• Maintain adequate supply of materials to the equipment in operation, and also monitor supply usage and correct releases.
• Troubleshoot and make the necessary adjustments as required to maintain quality performance.
• Ensure both products and materials are of proper identification, correct codes and expiration dates.
• Complete inspection of products and materials to ensure acceptable visual and physical appearance.

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

Pay and Shift

The hourly pay for this position is $21.00/hour plus a 5% shift differential. This is a night shift position (6:30pm - 7:00am EST) with a 12-hour rotational shift schedule.

This position will train on dayshift for approximately 6 months prior to transitioning to the night shift hours.

Schedule Example (after training is complete):

WEEK 1:

WORK: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 6:30p - 7:00a EST.

DAYS OFF: Wednesday AND Thursday.

WEEK 2:

WORK: Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30p - 7:00a EST.

DAYS OFF: Monday, Tuesday AND Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate pertinent line information to both production and support group personnel.
• Ability to read and follow work order documents.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Should possess a good mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills.
• Perform job tasks at different work times, on different work schedules and also in other departments dependent upon business needs. The operator will be required to work overtime as needed, and to provide line coverage during vacations, roving holidays and sick time to support their natural work team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a plant production environment (preferably within drug, food or beverage manufacturing).
• Forklift certified.

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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