Dryer Operator - Casa Grande, AZ - Night Shift

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.

Job Description

Dryer Operator - Night Shift - Casa Grande, AZ

The Dryer Operator will learn the operation of the fluid bed room for production and the cleaning process. The Dryer Operator will learn the operation of the lactose, rework and whey protein systems, operational knowledge of powder transport systems and handling and storage systems. Dryer Operators will gain operational knowledge and applicable tasks of evaporating batches, product sterilization, drying product, weighing and adding vitamins, add up corrections, troubleshooting and CIP of equipment and following all GMP/safety guidelines to stay in compliance with OSHA and FDA regulations.

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.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• 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 Casa Grande, Arizona 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.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

 

What You'll Work On:

As a Dryer Operator, you will support daily manufacturing operations by safely operating equipment, handling ingredients and finished products, and completing cleaning and sanitation activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Weighing, measuring, and adding vitamins and minerals according to production specifications.
• Operating forklifts to transport raw materials, ingredients, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Assisting Dryer Technicians with production activities and Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures.
• Performing housekeeping, sanitation, and GMP-related cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Operating filling stations and managing product packaging activities.
• Assembling and disassembling Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) systems and powder transport equipment.
• Reconstituting Nonfat Dry Milk (NFDM) as required for production processes.
• Operating and performing CIP procedures on evaporator, injector, dryer, and fines reinjection systems.
• Filling, handling, storing, and moving IBCs using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Operating powder handling and transfer systems, including transporters, hoppers, and related processing equipment.
• Supporting troubleshooting, setup, changeovers, and general production operations to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
• This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, sanitation, and teamwork while supporting the production of high-quality nutritional products.

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• One year production experience

• Must be able to work effectively within a team environment, possess excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Shift:

Please note: This is a 12-Night shift position from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM and allows you to have every other weekend off.

• Week 1: Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun - OFF

• Week 2: Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours

• Week 3: Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun – OFF

• Week 4 :Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours

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)

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

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, Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Forklift operation

The base pay for this position is $20.85 – $41.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.]]><