Production Specialist

Production Specialist OperatorAbbott 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.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.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-controlledTraining and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 paid personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare programRobust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition 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 communitiesA 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 As A Production Specialist OperatorSafety operation of production equipment related to filling, processing and sterilizing equipment and sampling responsibilities.Monitors charts and performs tests to assure sterility.Responsible for the accurate completion of the work order and other documentation.Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment.Effectively communicates within the department and plant with all levels of employees.Responsible for maintaining and replenishing production materials.Completes general housekeeping and sanitation tasks.You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED1+ years of production or manufacturing experienceMust be able to work effectively within a team environment, possess excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsAseptic fill and sanitation process experienceOne year production experience within food manufacturing environmentForklift experience preferredIn 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. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives.The base pay for this position is $19.05 – $38.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.