Production Specialist, Packaging (Night Shift; 6:30p-7:00a Rotating Weekends) - Tipp City Plant

About the role

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:

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

• Safely operate the equipment located in your department
• Become fully trained on all pieces of equipment in your department
• Be responsible for troubleshooting equipment when issues arise prior to calling Maintenance
• Safely, efficiently, and ergonomically use hand tools and power tools
• Trained to have the ability to replace chains, sprockets, guides, bearings, and all other wear equipment as needed.
• Become familiar with proper PM, inspection, and safety procedures.
• Successfully perform all PM's associated with the equipment in your area. Training will start with weekly PMs then move to Monthly, quarterly, and then annual.
• Perform all necessary routine repairs, adjustments, set-up, and rebuilds on manufacturing equipment in the Packaging department: Depallatizer/Air Rinser / Palletizer, Bottle coders /Labelers, Hicone /Case packer / Case Coders, and Conveying systems
• Maintain all assigned hand tools, equipment, Power tools, and shop equipment.
• Maintain specified machines, failure to maintain will result in unnecessary downtime, replacement, or repair.
• Adhere to training plan outlined by both Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Training. Training will include: operational training to be able to operate equipment, basic Equipment Maintenance training such as weekly and monthly PMs on equipment, basic Maintenance training such as basic measurements, tool basics, and basic mechanical systems through Edison's Tooling University program

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

Shift

• This position is on the 2B Crew (6:30PM - 7:00AM) on a 2-2-3, alternating weekend schedule.
• Schedule Example

Week 1

Monday: 12 hours, Tuesday: 12 hours, Wednesday: OFF, Thursday: OFF, Friday: 12 hours, Saturday: 12 hours, & Sunday: 12 hours

Week 2

Monday: OFF, Tuesday: OFF, Wednesday: 12 hours, Thursday: 12 hours, Friday: OFF, Saturday: OFF, & Sunday: OFF

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a liquid manufacturing or packaging facility
• Prior maintenance experience or advanced troubleshooting

Additional information

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

Pay and benefits

The base pay for this position is $19.05 - $38.15/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

• JOB FAMILY: Facilities & Maintenance
• DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
• LOCATION: United States > Tipp City: Main/Liquid Plant

Additional Locations

• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: No
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes

Significant Work Activities

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment