Nutritional Manufacturing Operator I

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Vacation and holidays

Career development

Job summary

Abbott is hiring at its Columbus Tech Center for a Research Operator 2 to blend, process, fill and sterilize infant and adult nutritional products. You will handle material dispensing, CIP, labeling and quality checks in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and 4 years in plant production, with knowledge of regulatory standards and safe operation of equipment. Abbott emphasizes career development, benefits, and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Technical field preferred.
• Four years experience in a plant production environment (preferably within drug, food or beverage manufacturing).
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula, adult nutrition, and performance nutrition.
• Ability to read and follow work order documents, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and operate powered industrial vehicles.
• Should possess a good mechanical aptitude and solid problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet departmental standards and expectations for teamwork and customer service.
• Demonstrate job proficiency in skills associated with current grade level.
• Demonstrate consistency in retaining and applying learned skills.
• Adhere to cGMP compliance initiatives and quality systems.
• Perform tasks or job functions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS program.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and expectations for each area of responsibility.
• Execute manufacturing steps per the approved work order documents.
• Complete tasks associated with cleaning, CIP and setup of necessary equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
• Obtain Better Process Control certification.
• Execute environmental monitoring sampling.
• Standardize and use pH meters and adjust levels with appropriate reagents.
• Prepare blends, slurries and solutions for product manufacture.
• Operate heating/cooling of tanks/mixers.
• Bulk liquid transfers to tanker and refrigerated trucks.
• Setup, operation and cleaning of liquid and powder fillers.
• Perform double seam evaluations.
• Maintenance and operation of homogenizers.
• Setup, operation and CIP of heat treatment systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Reading work orders

Troubleshooting

Powered industrial vehicles

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Abbott is hiring at its Columbus Tech Center for a Research Operator 2 to blend, process, fill and sterilize infant and adult nutritional products. You will handle material dispensing, CIP, labeling and quality checks in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and 4 years in plant production, with knowledge of regulatory standards and safe operation of equipment. Abbott emphasizes career development, benefits, and a diverse workplace.