Packaging Operator - Night Shift (6:30p - 7:00a, rotating weekends)

About the Company

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 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. This position is located at our Tipp City, OH facility, one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing sites with advanced technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate all packaging equipment according to established procedures or specifications.
• Perform minor to major clearing of jams and downtime issues on the line.
• Report any abnormal equipment function or product problems to the Supervisor.
• Safely operate all equipment and promptly report all incidents, injuries, or safety hazards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by utilizing all 5S cleaning and tools necessary to keep the area clean, clear of debris, and organized.
• Maintain accurate and legible records such as Production Counts, Material Usage/Losses, and properly document information on Batch Work orders as per company procedures.
• Adhere to product isolation procedures, along with sampling and proper identification of product status.
• Maintain an adequate supply of materials to the equipment in operation, monitor supply usage, and ensure correct releases.
• Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality performance.
• Ensure both products and materials are of proper identification, correct codes, and expiration dates.
• Complete inspection of products and materials to ensure acceptable visual and physical appearance.
• Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate pertinent line information to both production and support group personnel.
• Ability to read and follow work order documents.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Possess good mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills.
• Perform job tasks at different work times, on different work schedules, and in other departments dependent upon business needs.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and provide line coverage during vacations, roving holidays, and sick time to support the natural work team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a plant production environment (preferably within drug, food, or beverage manufacturing).
• Forklift certification.

Schedule

This is a night shift position (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM EST) with a 12-hour rotational shift schedule.

Schedule Example:

• Week 1: Work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM EST). Days off: Wednesday and Thursday.
• Week 2: Work: Wednesday & Thursday (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM EST). Days off: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan (employees may qualify in the next calendar year).
• 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.
• 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 $15.80 – $31.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.