Packaging Technician: Filler & Seamer Ops

Thornton Tomasetti; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA is hiring a Packaging Utility Operator in the Nutrition division. The role covers filler and seamer operations, preventive maintenance, line isolation, batch release, and data analysis to support efficient production of nutrition products.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper fill weights, cleaning of equipment, GMP compliance, and collaboration with shift teams. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are required, with plant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills and the ability to multitask.
• Prior job experience within plant is preferred (24 months)
• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired

Responsibilities

• Maintain product level and ensure proper operating parameters for filler, seamer and can washer; perform preventative maintenance and maintain downtime reports.
• Release commodities prior to usage; perform CIL on equipment; conduct fill weight checks and visual inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on filler valves and pistons; ensure proper cleaning methods during wash; clean filler valves, pistons, screens, bowls and related areas.
• Coordinate pre/post shift meetings; run reports and data analyses (e.g., TPR); coordinate isolation and line separation events.
• Batch setup and communication in EBR; line execution; distribute work orders; QA communications for batch release; drive continuous improvement and bottleneck mitigation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Seamer

Filler

Sterilizer system

Can washer

Product filters

Forklift

Palletizer/depalletizer

Labelers

Tray wrapper

Hi-Cone

Job description

Abbott in Altavista, VA is hiring a Packaging Utility Operator in the Nutrition division. The role covers filler and seamer operations, preventive maintenance, line isolation, batch release, and data analysis to support efficient production of nutrition products.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper fill weights, cleaning of equipment, GMP compliance, and collaboration with shift teams. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are required, with plant experience preferred.