Packaging Equipment Operator- Columbus Plant
- Pay
- $17 – $34 per hour
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Listed
- 2 days ago
Working at Abbott
At 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:
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- 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 recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- 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.
What You'll Do
- Safely operate the high-speed production equipment that makes our industry-leading nutrition products
- The operator must be able to start up and shutdown all equipment according to established procedures or specifications and perform minor to major clearing of jams and downtime issues on the line.
- The operator must report any abnormal equipment function, or product problems to the Supervisor.
- Maintain inventory of packaging materials and complete work order documentation.
- Perform quality checks and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- The operator is responsible for the safe operations of all equipment, promptly report all incidents, injuries, or safety hazards.
- The operator is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area by utilizing all 5S cleaning and tools necessary to keep the area clean and clear of debris, yet neat and organized.
- The operator is responsible for adhering to the product isolation procedures, along with sampling and proper identification of product status.
- The operator must ensure that both products and materials are of proper identification, correct codes and expiration dates.
- This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA, GMP, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Shift
12-hour day shift - 6:00am to 6:30pm - with rotating onsite days
Example of rotating schedule
- Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs
- Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior manufacturing, production line, and/or machine/equipment operator experience
- Ability to communicate pertinent line information to both production and support group personnel.
- A high level of attention to detail is required.
- Must be able to maintain accurate and legible records such as Production Counts, Material Usage/Losses and properly document information on Batch Work orders as per the company procedures.
- Must be able to maintain an adequate supply of materials to the equipment in operation, and monitor supply usage and correct releases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with RF Scanners
Additional information
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
Pay and benefits
The base pay for this position is $17.15 - $34.25/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
- JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing
- DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
- LOCATION: United States > Columbus: Columbus Plant
Additional Locations
- WORK SHIFT: Standard
- 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)
About Abbott
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.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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.
The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you'll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
EEO is the Law link - Espanol:
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)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
From Abbott's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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