Packaging Equipment Operator - 3rd shift

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

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking an Aseptics Packaging Equipment Operator for their Columbus location. The role involves operating production equipment, ensuring sterility, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma and some relevant experience. Competitive hourly pay and benefits included.

Benefits

Training and career development

Health care benefits starting day 1

120 hours of accrued vacation

Robust 401(k) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement programs

Strong company culture and community involvement

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing, production line, or machine/equipment operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment related to filling, processing and sterilizing.
• Monitor charts and perform sterility tests.
• Complete work order documentation accurately.

Skills

Reliability

Strong attendance history

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS AN ASEPTICS PACKAGING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

• Safely operate production equipment related to filling, processing and sterilizing equipment and sampling responsibilities.
• Monitors charts and performs tests to assure sterility.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of the work order and other documentation.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Effectively communicates within the department and plant with all levels of employees.
• Responsible for maintaining and replenishing production materials.
• Completes general housekeeping and sanitation tasks.

SHIFT

3rd shift - 10:00pm - 6:30am

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior manufacturing, production line, or machine/equipment operator experience
• Reliability and strong attendance history

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Forklift experience preferred
• Experience at a liquid filling/bottling manufacturer

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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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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 Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $15.55 – $31.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.