Sr. Packaging Equipment Operator - 12-Hour Day Shift

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition Division in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a production operator to safely run high-speed packaging equipment on a 12-hour day shift. You will start and stop gear per specs, clear jams, and report any equipment or product issues to the supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior manufacturing experience, and strong attention to detail. You will maintain inventories, complete work orders, conduct quality checks, and ensure proper labeling and isolation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing or production line experience required.
• Ability to communicate line information to production and support personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate high-speed production equipment per procedures.
• Start up/shutdown equipment and clear jams as needed.
• Report abnormal equipment function or product problems to Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials and complete work orders.
• Perform quality checks and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow 5S practices.
• Ensure proper product identification, codes, and expiration dates.
• Comply with FDA, GMP, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations.

Skills

Production line experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

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.

• 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.
• 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

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and