Senior Packaging Equipment Operator - High-Speed Production

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant seeks a 12-hour shift operator to safely run high-speed production equipment and maintain quality and inventory records. The role requires attention to detail, effective communication across teams, and strict adherence to FDA, GMP, and OSHA guidelines.

You will start up/shut down equipment, clear jams, report anomalies, and keep packaging materials stocked while maintaining a clean, compliant work area on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing, production line, and/or machine/equipment operator experience.
• Ability to communicate pertinent line information to both production and support group personnel.
• A high level of attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to maintain accurate and legible records such as Production Counts, Material Usage/Losses and Batch Work orders as per the company procedures.
• Must be able to maintain an adequate supply of materials to the equipment in operation, and monitor supply usage and correct releases.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the high-speed production equipment that makes our industry-leading nutrition products.
• The operator must start up and shutdown all equipment according to established procedures or specifications and perform minor to major clearing of jams and downtime issues on the line.
• The operator must report any abnormal equipment function, or product problems to the Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials and complete work order documentation.
• Perform quality checks and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• The operator is responsible for the safe operations of all equipment, promptly report all incidents, injuries, or safety hazards.
• The operator is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area by utilizing all 5S cleaning and tools necessary to keep the area clean and clear of debris, yet neat and organized.
• The operator is responsible for adhering to the product isolation procedures, along with sampling and proper identification of product status.
• The operator must ensure that both products and materials are of proper identification, correct codes and expiration dates.
• This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA, GMP, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Record keeping

Material management

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanners

Job description

Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant seeks a 12-hour shift operator to safely run high-speed production equipment and maintain quality and inventory records. The role requires attention to detail, effective communication across teams, and strict adherence to FDA, GMP, and OSHA guidelines.

You will start up/shut down equipment, clear jams, report anomalies, and keep packaging materials stocked while maintaining a clean, compliant work area on a rotating schedule.