Packing Operator

Overview

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of health technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Manufacturing Machine Operator, Packaging (3rd shift)

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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®, Pedia Sure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

The Manufacturing Machine Operator in Powder Packaging is an entry level position concentrated on the secondary packaging process. Some of the daily tasks include:

• Operate various packaging equipment, which may include depalletizers, labelers, and packers.
• Tracking the use of commodities such as ends, labels, overcaps, and cases.
• Conduct routine quality inspections of product in production.
• Ensure proper batch workorder documentation is completed.
• Complete housekeeping tasks by following applicable sanitation procedures.
• Execute scheduled production line cleaning activities.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Forklift operations
• Solid problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA, SQF, along with any other applicable compliance standards as well as following all applicable Abbott policies and procedures

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or GED

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Statements of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination apply to all applicants.

The base pay for this position is $15.80 – $31.60/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family:
Manufacturing | Division: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain |

Location:

United States >
Sturgis :
Building 01A |

Shift: Shift Premium (United States Of America) | Travel:
Not specified | Medical Surveillance:
Not Applicable | Significant Work

Activities:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law statements apply.