**ABOUT ABBOTT**
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition 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.
The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.
WORKING AT ABBOTT
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- 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 is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- A company that is 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS AN ASEPTICS PACKAGING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
- Safely operate 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.
SHIFT + PAY
2nd shift - 2:00pm - 10:30pm, Mon-Fri
$21.05/hour ( $20.05/hour + 5% shift premium)
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior manufacturing, production line, or machine/equipment operator experience
- Ability to communicate pertinent line information to both production and support group personnel.
- A high level of attention to detail is required.
- Must be able to maintain accurate and legible records such as Production Counts, Material Usage/Losses and properly document information on Batch Work orders as per the company procedures.
- Must be able to maintain an adequate supply of materials to the equipment in operation, and monitor supply usage and correct releases.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Forklift experience preferred
- Experience working with RF Scanners
