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

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in over 160 countries with 115,000 colleagues. This position is based in Tipp City, OH, within Abbott Nutrition, which develops science-based nutrition products for all ages, including leading brands like Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®.

About the Role

Join Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facility in Tipp City, Ohio, where advanced technology enhances production efficiency and product quality. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence, nourishing millions of families worldwide.

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 using 5S cleaning tools to keep the area organized and free of debris.
• Maintain accurate and legible records such as Production Counts, Material Usage/Losses, and properly document information on Batch Work orders.
• Adhere to product isolation procedures, including sampling and proper identification of product status.
• Maintain an adequate supply of materials to equipment in operation and monitor supply usage and correct releases.
• Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality performance.
• Ensure products and materials are properly identified, with correct codes and expiration dates.
• Complete inspections of products and materials to ensure acceptable visual and physical appearance.
• Meet compliance standards, including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Schedule

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

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

The operator will be required to work overtime as needed and provide line coverage during vacations, roving holidays, and sick time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate pertinent line information to production and support personnel.
• Ability to read and follow work order documents.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Good mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work at different times, schedules, and departments based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan (eligibility begins the next calendar year).
• Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for affordable bachelor’s degree paths.
• Recognition as a great place to work in dozens of countries, including being named one of Fortune’s most admired companies.
• Recognition as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as a top employer for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $15.80 – $31.60/hour, with variations possible based on location.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.