• Job Description

  Req#: 31119726
  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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
  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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
  Energy Center Operator - Trainee (Night Shift, 6:30 pm to 7:00 am)
  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 Tipp City, OH 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.
  Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.
  What You'll Work On
  • Achieve fundamental understanding of Energy Center processes, including operation, maintenance, and safety
  • Achieve classroom learning to provide theoretical aptitude for Energy Center processes
  • Achieve boiler operating hours and training to take the Ohio Exam to become a High-Pressure Boiler Operator
  • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting accidents/incidents and adhering to all corporate/division/plant policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Operate and maintain all Energy Center systems and machines
  • Maintain various hand tools and equipment, drills, winches, micrometers, calipers, torches, welders, lathe, mill, multimeter, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Responsible for learning all aspects of the Energy Center (CUB) processes including the boiler, steam, chilled water, frigid water, compressed air, carbon filtration, reverse osmosis/ingredient water, and wastewater pH neutralization, DAF systems
  • Monitoring and responding to process deviations
  • Preventative and demand maintenance execution
  • Area sanitization and organization
  • Capital project support and execution
  • Work within our Maximo CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to write and execute WOs, check out spare parts, review WOs and document completed work with accurate labor hours associated
  • Other work-related duties as assigned
  You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
  Shift
  This is a night shift position (6:30PM - 7:00AM EST) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. This position will train on dayshift for a period of time prior to transitioning to the 12-hour rotating schedule.
  Schedule Example (after training is complete):
  WEEK 1:
  WORK: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 6:30p - 7:00a.
  DAYS OFF: Wednesday AND Thursday.
  WEEK 2:
  WORK: Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30p - 7:00a.
  DAYS OFF: Monday, Tuesday AND Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience
  • Excellent skills in mathematics, written/verbal communication, self-motivation, interpersonal professional interactions, analytical troubleshooting, and ability to multitask
  • Possess knowledge and skills with complex processes or demonstrate the ability to learn highly technical complex processes
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for nutritional products
  • Previous experiences with FDA, cGMP or experience working within a highly regulated industry
  • Prior job experience within a manufacturing plant environment
  • Experience with self-directing teams, lean manufacturing concepts and statistical process management
  • Trainee should demonstrate desire to learn and grow, seek out training opportunities and actively work to improve their skills
  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)
  Apply Now
  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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
  Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
  The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  The base pay for this position is
  $24.50 – $49.00/hour
  In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
  JOB FAMILY:
  Facilities & Maintenance
  DIVISION:
  ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
  LOCATION:
  United States > Tipp City : Cub Building
  ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
  WORK SHIFT:
  3Rd Shift (United States Of America)
  TRAVEL:
  No
  MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
  Yes
  SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
  Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Wear ear plugs, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling
  Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
  EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
  EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

• About the company

  Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States.

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