Senior Production Equipment Operator — Weekend Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott is hiring a Sr Production Equipment Operator at the Altavista, VA Nutrition manufacturing site. You will safely operate, clean and help maintain high‑speed production equipment and ensure proper identification and traceability of products and materials.

Working on the Weekend Shift, you’ll build records, manage material supplies, troubleshoot equipment issues and support compliance with FDA/OSHA policies while contributing to Abbott’s mission to nourish millions of families worldwide.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Abbott is hiring a Sr Production Equipment Operator at the Altavista, VA Nutrition manufacturing site. You will safely operate, clean and help maintain high‑speed production equipment and ensure proper identification and traceability of products and materials.

Working on the Weekend Shift, you’ll build records, manage material supplies, troubleshoot equipment issues and support compliance with FDA/OSHA policies while contributing to Abbott’s mission to nourish millions of families worldwide.