Production Equipment Operator - Night Shift - Altavista

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition is seeking a Sr Production Equipment Operator in Altavista, VA. This night-shift role involves safely operating and maintaining high-speed production equipment for nutrition products, while ensuring proper labeling, documentation and material flow.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, and up to 6 months of manufacturing experience, with basic math and strong communication skills. The role requires adherence to FDA/OSHA policies and Abbott procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in basic math, good verbal and written communication skills.
• Some mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment safely.
• Maintain accurate and legible records and documentation.
• Maintain an adequate supply of materials for the equipment in operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ensure that products and materials are properly identified with correct codes and expiration dates.
• Perform on-line visual quality inspections and offline quality tests.
• Adhere to FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic math proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Abbott

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.

Position Overview

Sr Production Equipment Operator – Working at Abbott. This role works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division.

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).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, clean and help maintain the production related equipment both complex and standard high-speed production equipment that makes our industry‑leading nutrition products
• Maintain accurate and legible records and documentation
• Maintain an adequate supply of materials for the equipment in operation
• Troubleshoot equipment issues
• Ensure that both products and materials are of proper identification, correct codes and expiration dates
• Perform periodic on‑line visual quality inspections and offline quality tests
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures

Shift Details

This is for the night shift. Example of shift: Shift Hours: 6pm to 6:30 am, on a rotating basis.

Week One: Mon - On / Tues - On / Weds - Off / Thurs - Off / Fri - On / Sat - On / Sun - On

Week Two: Mon - Off / Tues - Off / Weds - On / Thurs - On / Fri - Off / Sat - Off / Sun - Off

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: 6 months prior manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in basic math, good verbal and written communication skills
• Some mechanical aptitude

Salary

The base pay for this position is $17.15 – $34.25/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity

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

About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.