Production Operator, Processing - Weekend Nights - Columbus Plant
Abbott
Summary
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality and safety system.
Job description
What You'll Do
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality and safety system.
Responsible for the manufacturing of liquid adult, pediatric and medical nutritional products.
- Lifting and physical handling of raw ingredients during the weighing, staging and manufacturing processes, material handling/dispensing, operations of scales, portable pumps, container rinsers, homogenizers.
- Hand Cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP), heat treatment systems, cleaning-out-of-place (COP), routine housekeeping.
- Interaction with computer systems that are integrated into the manufacturing process along with documentation of manufacturing steps in accordance with work order and job procedures.
- Preparation/operation/monitoring/documentation of bulk slurries for blending operations, heat treatment processes, controlled weigh system of batch ingredients.
- Operation/monitoring/documentation of a computer-controlled clean-in-place (CIP) system utilized for manufacturing equipment (i.e. tanks, heat treatment system, etc.)
- Receipt and unloading of bulk raw ingredients and CIP chemicals.
- You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Shift
Weekend Nights: Thursday: 11pm-7:30am, Fri and Sat: 7pm-7:30am, Sun: 7pm-3:30am
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to continuously lift up to 50lbs throughout the shift
- Knowledge of food processing techniques and documentation requirements
- Ability to read and follow work order documents, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and operate powered industrial vehicles
- Good mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills
- Experience in a plant production environment (preferably within drug, food or beverage manufacturing)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness Programs
- Occupational Health Programs
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Retiree Healthcare
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- Education Benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.