Facilities Contractor Coordinator - 1St Shift (7Am - 4Pm Pacific, Mondays - Fridays)

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.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our plant in Fairfield, California, currently has an opportunity for a Facilities Contractor Coordinator - 1st Shift (7am - 4pm Pacific, Mondays - Fridays). This location is Abbott’s only manufacturing plant that makes its Zone Perfect and Glucerna nutrition bars, with 180 million bars produced annually. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 210 that works together to help nourish the world.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Facilities Contractor Coordinator - 1st Shift (Mondays - Fridays from 7am - 4pm Pacific) is responsible for providing support and/or oversight to Contract Workers in the Manufacturing areas as it relates to procedure adherence, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), proper sanitation and root cause/corrective action investigations. In this role, the individual will be required to interact and communicate extensively with both external and plant support personnel to assure that contractor projects are eliminating risks related to our safety and quality practices.

• Comply with all regulations and standards for quality, Environment, Health, Safety and Energy (EHS&E) Global Policies, Abbott Engineering Standards, and other governance areas as applicable. Ensure quality and effectiveness of assigned tasks. Has awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established processes. Identifies areas of risk with respect to compliance.
• Oversee all site contracted projects performed by external parties with a focus on compliance to EHS&S and GMP requirements
• Perform tasks such as safety/quality checklists, cleaning and sanitization procedures, etc.
• Perform Administrative duties as required
• Work as a liaison between contractors and site leadership or other supporting groups to address gaps in these groups meeting expectations
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule based on contract work schedules
• Assist in the training of contract personnel related to safety, quality and compliance standards. Establishes contacts with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group. Prepares written communication. Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents with team members, designers, technicians, and other technical personnel, both internal and external to Abbott, using appropriate communication protocols.

PAY & SHIFT:

• This is a full-time, hourly position, with access to our company's benefits
• This is a First Shift position, that works from 7:00AM – 4:00PM Pacific, Mondays – Fridays, with overtime if needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years or more of experience in a food manufacturing environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
• Highly motivated and self-driven to effectively manage multi-tasks in a dynamic, team-oriented environment while utilizing good judgment, effective communication, and strong problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills while demonstrating excellent written, verbal, analytical, and mechanical skills with proficiency in various computer systems and software

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

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, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

The salary for this role is between $18 – $36