Manufacturing Machine Operator, Packaging (2nd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
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. 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.
Job description
The Opportunity
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. 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.
What You'll Work On
- This is an entry level position in the Powder Packaging department concentrated in the secondary packaging process.
- 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 work order 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 and Abbott policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Benefits
- Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
- Career development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.