Packaging Operator - First Shift (5:30Am - 2:00Pm) - Mondays - Fridays + Occasional Saturdays As Needed

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.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our plant in Fairfield, California, currently has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Operator – Packaging - First Shift (5:30AM - 2:00PM, Mondays - Fridays, and Occasional Saturdays as needed). 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.

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

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.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st year is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• 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.
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start Day 1

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Manufacturing Operator – Packaging (First Shift) wraps, packages and labels finished product by performing the following duties. This position will work on-site at our Fairfield, California manufacturing plant.

• Operate and sustain packaging equipment per specification
• Inspect finished product as it enters packaging area
• Replenish packaging supplies and returns after completion of work order
• Inspect filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications
• Perform packaging equipment configuration setting change
• Feed product to conveyors and/or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product
• Perform cleaning and sanitization or sterilization of parts and equipment used in manufacturing processes
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned
• Rotate between positions within the bar packaging production lines