Production Operator - 3rd Shift - Altavista, VA Plant

Abbott Laboratories; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is hiring a Sr Production Equipment Operator for their Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. This role involves operating and maintaining production equipment for industry-leading nutrition products like Similac and Ensure. The position offers opportunities for career development and access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Free medical coverage in Health Investment Plan

High employer contribution retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Recognized workplace for diversity and female executives

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in basic math and good communication skills emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, clean, and maintain production equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and supply materials.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Proficiency in basic math

Good verbal communication skills

Some mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sr Production Equipment Operator

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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months prior manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in basic math, good verbal and written communication skills
• Some mechanical aptitude

Apply Now

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

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 $17.00 – $34.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.