Production Specialist

Job Description

About the Job: Production Specialist at Abbott Nutrition

Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. With a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, Abbott impacts lives in over 160 countries through its 115,000 colleagues.

Working at Abbott Offers:

• Career Development: Opportunities for growth and learning within an international company.
• Health Benefits: Employees may qualify for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO in the subsequent calendar year.
• Retirement Savings: An excellent plan with a high employer contribution.
• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for an affordable path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Recognized Workplace: Consistently named a great place to work globally, one of Fortune’s most admired companies, and recognized for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This Production Specialist position is based at Abbott’s Altavista, VA location within the Nutrition division. The Nutrition business develops science-based products for all ages, from infant formula to adult nutrition. Leading brands include Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®.

The Altavista plant is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing facilities, featuring advanced technology for efficient production. Employees here are part of a close-knit team making a global difference by nourishing millions of families.

What You’ll Work On:

• Safely operate complex and standard high-speed production equipment for nutrition products.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials.
• Complete workorder documentation accurately.
• Perform quality checks to ensure product standards.
• Clean equipment and maintain a hygienic production environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise.

You will be accountable for meeting all compliance standards, including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Shift Details:

This is a night shift position with hours from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a rotating basis. An example shift pattern is:

• Week One: Monday – On / Tuesday – On / Wednesday – Off / Thursday – Off / Friday – On / Saturday – On / Sunday – On
• Week Two: Monday – Off / Tuesday – Off / Wednesday – On / Thursday – On / Friday – Off / Saturday – Off / Sunday – Off

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months of prior manufacturing experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position, or experience as a Sr. Production Equipment Operator.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position ranges from $19.05 – $38.15 per hour. Please note that in specific locations, the pay range may vary from the posted range.

Apply Now:

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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.

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