Dryer Operator - Casa Grande, AZ - Night Shift

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.

About the Role

The Dryer Operator will learn the operation of the fluid bed room for production and the cleaning process. The role includes learning the operation of the lactose, rework, and whey protein systems, operational knowledge of powder transport systems, and handling and storage systems. Dryer Operators will gain operational knowledge and applicable tasks of evaporating batches, product sterilization, drying product, weighing and adding vitamins, add-up corrections, troubleshooting, and CIP of equipment while following all GMP/safety guidelines to stay in compliance with OSHA and FDA regulations.

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, helping babies and children grow and keeping adult bodies strong and active. Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Weighing, measuring, and adding vitamins and minerals according to production specifications.
• Operating forklifts to transport raw materials, ingredients, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Assisting Dryer Technicians with production activities and Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures.
• Performing housekeeping, sanitation, and GMP-related cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Operating filling stations and managing product packaging activities.
• Assembling and disassembling Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) systems and powder transport equipment.
• Reconstituting Nonfat Dry Milk (NFDM) as required for production processes.
• Operating and performing CIP procedures on evaporator, injector, dryer, and fines reinjection systems.
• Filling, handling, storing, and moving IBCs using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Operating powder handling and transfer systems, including transporters, hoppers, and related processing equipment.
• Supporting troubleshooting, setup, changeovers, and general production operations to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.

This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, sanitation, and teamwork while supporting the production of high-quality nutritional products. You’ll be accountable for meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of production experience.
• Must be able to work effectively within a team environment, possess excellent attention to detail, and have problem-solving skills.
• Forklift operation experience.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company 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.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $20.85 – $41.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Schedule

This is a 12-hour night shift position from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, allowing you to have every other weekend off.

• Week 1: Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun - OFF
• Week 2: Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours
• Week 3: Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun - OFF
• Week 4: Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours