Production Specialist, Packaging (Night Shift; 6:30p-7:00a Rotating Weekends) - Tipp City Plant

About the Role

This position works out of Abbott’s Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division, which develops science‑based nutrition products for people of all ages, including brands such as Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®. The facility is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing sites, featuring technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the equipment located in your department
• Become fully trained on all pieces of equipment in your department
• Be responsible for troubleshooting equipment when issues arise prior to calling Maintenance
• Safely, efficiently, and ergonomically use hand tools and power tools
• Trained to have the ability to replace chains, sprockets, guides, bearings, and all other wear equipment as needed
• Become familiar with proper PM, inspection, and safety procedures
• Successfully perform all PM’s associated with the equipment in your area. Training will start with weekly PMs then move to Monthly, quarterly, and then annual
• Perform all necessary routine repairs, adjustments, set‑up, and rebuilds on manufacturing equipment in the Packaging department: Depallatizer/Air Rinser / Palletizer, Bottle coders/Labelers, Hicone/Case packer/Case Coders, and Conveying systems
• Maintain all assigned hand tools, equipment, Power tools, and shop equipment
• Maintain specified machines; failure to maintain will result in unnecessary downtime, replacement, or repair
• Adhere to the training plan outlined by Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Training. Training includes operational training to operate equipment, basic Equipment Maintenance training (weekly and monthly PMs), and basic Maintenance training (basic measurements, tool basics, basic mechanical systems) through Edison’s Tooling University program
• You’ll be accountable for meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proven experience in operating packaging equipment
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to learn and retain information provided through training

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a liquid manufacturing or packaging facility
• Prior maintenance experience or advanced troubleshooting

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• 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 $19.05 – $38.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Schedule

This position is on the 2A Crew (6:30PM – 7:00AM) on a 2-2-3, alternating weekend schedule. Example schedule: Week 1 – Monday 12 hrs, Tuesday 12 hrs, Wednesday OFF, Thursday OFF, Friday 12 hrs, Saturday 12 hrs, Sunday 12 hrs; Week 2 – Monday OFF, Tuesday OFF, Wednesday 12 hrs, Thursday 12 hrs, Friday OFF, Saturday OFF, Sunday OFF.