Production Specialist Operator - 12 Nights A - Columbus Plant

About the role

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines, with 122,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries. This position is based at our Columbus, Ohio plant location within the Abbott Nutrition Division. The Nutrition business develops science‑based nutrition products for all ages, from brands such as Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna®. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility worldwide, establishing us as a leader in science‑backed nutrition products. Working here you’ll join a team that produces quality products that nourish consumers at every stage of life.

At Abbott you can do work that matters, grow, learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Responsibilities

• Safety operation of production equipment related to filling, processing and sterilizing equipment and sampling responsibilities.
• Monitors charts and performs tests to assure sterility.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of the work order and other documentation.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Effectively communicates within the department and plant with all levels of employees.
• Responsible for maintaining and replenishing production materials.
• Completes general housekeeping and sanitation tasks.
• Accountable for meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of production or manufacturing experience
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills

Qualifications

• Aseptic fill and sanitation process experience
• One year production experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Forklift experience preferred

Benefits

• 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 prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 paid 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 a bachelor’s degree
• Recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
• Stable company with strong financial performance and active community involvement
• Recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

Pay

The base pay for this position is $19.05 – $38.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Schedule

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