Abbott
Healthcare
PackagingEquipmentOperator
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“Packaging Equipment Operator at Abbott. Skills: Equipment operation, Production line, Quality checks. Operate high-speed production equipment. Start up and shutdown equipment”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot equipment issues
Continuous standing, 12-hour day shift, Rotating schedule
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or GED, Prior manufacturing experience, Production line experience, Machine/equipment operator experience, Ability to communicate pertinent line information, Maintain accurate and legible records, Maintain an adequate supply of materials
Nice to Have
Experience working with RF Scanners
What You'll Do.
Operate high-speed production equipment
Start up and shutdown equipment
Clear jams and downtime issues
Report abnormal equipment function
Report product problems
Maintain inventory of packaging materials
Complete work order documentation
Perform quality checks
Troubleshoot equipment issues
Operate all equipment safely
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Adhere to product isolation procedures
Identify product status
Ensure proper product identification
Ensure correct codes and expiration dates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Production and support group personnel
Communication Scope
Communicate line information
Full Job Description
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **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. **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 hou
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