Night Shift Manufacturing Operator – Nutrition Production

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 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.