Sr. Packaging Equipment Operator – 12-Hour Day Shift

Thornton Tomasetti; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

401(k) retirement plan

Health care coverage

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, OH is hiring for a 12-hour day shift manufacturing operator in the ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain. You will safely run high-speed production lines, clear jams, and report issues to supervisors. Maintain inventory, perform quality checks, and comply with FDA/GMP regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior manufacturing experience, and strong attention to detail. Training, benefits, and a 401(k) are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 properly document information on 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment and promptly report incidents or hazards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area using 5S principles.
• Adhere to product isolation procedures and proper identification of product status.
• Ensure correct identification, codes and expiration dates for products and materials.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanners

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ABOUT ABBOTT Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science‑backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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:

• Production areas that are clean, well‑lit and temperature‑controlled


• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance


• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans


• Health care and well‑being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1


• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays


• Retiree Healthcare program


• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match


• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.


• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.


• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.


• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities


• 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Safely operate the high‑speed production equipment that makes our industry‑leading nutrition products


• The operator must be able to 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.

SHIFT

12‑hour day shift - 6:00am to 6:30pm – with rotating onsite days Example of rotating schedule: Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED


• 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 properly document information on 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with RF Scanners

Job Family, Division, Location, etc.

Job family: Manufacturing

Division: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

Location: United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

Additional locations:

Work shift: Standard

Travel: No

Medical surveillance: No

Significant work activities: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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 (Continued)

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. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. 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.