Manufacturing, Filling Operator (Night Shift 6:30pm to 7:00am - Alternating Weekends)

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

A t 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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year .

• An e xcellent 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 r ecognized 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 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Tipp City, OH 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.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

As a Filling Operator , you’ll have the chance to operate all production related equipment included in the Aseptic Filling process. This position involves the ability to troubleshoot on-line situations and to prioritize and complete several tasks concurrently within a given time frame and in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operates the filler to assure proper filling of all product according to filling specifications, including maintaining proper fill weights, security systems, vacuums, and troubleshooting the system to maintain optimal performance
• Operates cappers and monitors/corrects any jams
• Monitors pressure gauges, filler speeds and line conveyors.
• Completes product hookups between filling line and processing
• Completes product blow downs/flushes as necessary to achieve timely batch changes with minimal fluid loss
• Keeps accurate documentation of all production and quality reports.
• Interprets and responds to various alarm conditions on all filling and sterilizing equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Operates the sterilizer system within required parameters, completes related documentation and monitors the specifications, making adjustments as needed.
• Completes sterilizer rounds, sediment and chlorine checks as required by work order.
• Adheres to product isolation procedures, monitoring pH levels and taking water samples.
• Reports any abnormal equipment functions and product problems to the Supervisor.
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting accidents/incidents and adhering to all corporate/division/plant policies, procedures and guidelines
• Maintains general housekeeping cleaning, sanitation and safe work area by utilizing all 5S cleaning and tools necessary to keep the area clean and clear of debris, safe, neat and organized

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

Shift

This is a night shift position (6:30pm - 7:00am EST) with a 12-hour rotational shift schedule.

Schedule Example (after training is complete):

WEEK 1:

WORK: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 6:30p - 7:00a.

DAYS OFF: Wednesday AND Thursday.

WEEK 2:

WORK: Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30p - 7:00a.

DAYS OFF: Monday, Tuesday AND Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a liquid manufacturing or packaging facility
• Forklift certified

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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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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.