Senior Production Equipment Operator — 3rd Shift

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA, is seeking a Sr Production Equipment Operator to run and maintain high-speed nutrition production equipment. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and material readiness within Abbott Nutrition.

You will help ensure product quality and traceability while complying with regulatory standards. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with 6 months of manufacturing experience and basic math skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, clean and help maintain production equipment—both complex and standard high-speed lines.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure adequate supply of materials for equipment in operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Verify proper product and material identification, codes and expiration dates.
• Perform on-line quality inspections and offline tests.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal written comms

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Abbott in Altavista, VA, is seeking a Sr Production Equipment Operator to run and maintain high-speed nutrition production equipment. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and material readiness within Abbott Nutrition.

You will help ensure product quality and traceability while complying with regulatory standards. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with 6 months of manufacturing experience and basic math skills.