Sr Production Equipment Operator 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
The Opportunity:
This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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. Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you're part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world. What You'll Work OnSafely operate, clean and help maintain the production related equipment both complex and standard high-speed production equipment that makes our industry-leading nutrition products Maintain accurate and legible records and documentation Maintain an adequate supply of materials for the equipment in operation Troubleshoot equipment issues Ensure that both products and materials are of proper identification, correct codes and expiration periodic on-line visual quality inspections and offline quality tests You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures. ShiftThis is for the day shift. Example of shift:
Shift Hours:
6am to 6:30 pm, on a rotating basis. Week One: Mon - On / Tues - On / Weds - Off / Thurs - Off / Fri - On / Sat - On / Sun - OnWeek Two: Mon - Off / Tues - Off / Weds - On / Thurs - On / Fri - Off / Sat - Off / Sun - OffRequired Qualifications High School Diploma or GEDPreferred Qualifications 6 months prior manufacturing experience Proficiency in basic math, good verbal and written communication skills Some mechanical aptitude The base pay for this position is $17.15 – $34.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
