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

Abbott Laboratories; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nutrition is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for night shifts in Tipp City, Ohio. This role involves operating packaging equipment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a team dedicated to innovation and nourishing families worldwide. Opportunities for career development and benefits are available.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt program

Education benefit

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Experience in a plant production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and forklifts according to procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot and make adjustments to maintain quality performance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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

• Operate 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 using all 5S cleaning and tools necessary to keep the area clean and organized.
• Maintain accurate and legible records such as Production Counts, Material Usage/Losses, and properly document information on Batch Work orders as per company procedures.
• Adhere to product isolation procedures, along with sampling and proper identification of product status.
• Maintain adequate supply of materials to the equipment in operation, monitor supply usage, and correct releases.
• Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality performance.
• Ensure products and materials are properly identified with correct codes and expiration dates.
• Complete inspection of products and materials to ensure acceptable visual and physical appearance.
• Operate a forklift to move commodities and products on and off the line.

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

Shift

This is a night shift position (6:30 pm - 7:00 am EST) with a 12-hour rotational schedule.

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

Schedule Example (after training is complete):

Week 1:

Work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 6:30 pm - 7:00 am EST.

Days off: Wednesday and Thursday.

Week 2:

Work: Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30 pm - 7:00 am EST.

Days off: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate pertinent line information to production and support personnel.
• Ability to read and follow work order documents.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Good mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work different shifts and departments as needed, including overtime, vacations, and sick coverage.

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 complete the employment eligibility verification form upon hire.