Manufacturing Operator - Processing - 2nd Shift, Altavista

Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free education benefits

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Altavista, VA, is hiring for a manufacturing associate to produce nutrition products. You will weigh, handle and dispense ingredients, receive bulk ingredients and operate computer-controlled processing equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly. Forklift experience is preferred. Abbott offers competitive pay and strong benefits, including healthcare, retirement and education programs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Forklift experience preferred and helpful.

Responsibilities

• Safe manufacturing of our nutrition products.
• Weighing, handling and dispensing ingredients.
• Receiving and unloading bulk ingredients and chemicals.
• Operating computer-controlled processing equipment.
• Completing workorder documentation.
• Performing quality checks.
• Cleaning equipment and production area.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues.

Skills

Weight handling

Basic lifting ability

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

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

• Safe manufacturing of our industry-leading adult, pediatric and medical nutritional products
• Weighing, handling and dispensing of ingredients
• Receiving and unloading bulk ingredients and chemicals
• Operating computer-controlled processing equipment
• Completing workorder documentation
• Performing quality checks
• Cleaning equipment and production environment
• Troubleshooting 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
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred

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: Standard

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), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

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

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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