Production Cleaning Specialist - 2nd 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 Sturgis, MI 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. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What You'll Do:

• Oversight and involvement in cleaning and sanitization processes for food processing equipment and food processing facilities. 

• Prevent cross contamination of product, work-in-progress, food contact surfaces and food contact packaging during sanitation procedures. 

• Follow all company Sanitation standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cleaning equipment and facility. 

• Perform pre-inspection of clean equipment before requesting supervisor approval. 

• Complete all required sanitation and work order documentation.   

• Maintains all sanitation-related equipment, including but not limited to cleaning carts and tools, automatic floor scrubbers, vacuums, foamers, cleaning equipment, and tools. Keeps the cleaning supplies stocked, on-hand, and organized. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the sanitation supervisor. 

• Maintains the effectiveness of the quality system and adheres to all company GMPs and Safety policies. 

• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory, company, and customer requirements. 

• Follow company safety policies and practices, fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers. 

• Work safely with the chemicals used in the cleaning process and ensure all chemicals are used at proper concentrations following chemical handling SOP. 

• Wear appropriate person protective equipment (PPE) while performing cleaning tasks. 

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 

• Ability to follow all GMPs, Food Safety, and EHS SOPs per assignments.   

• Properly, accurately, and legibly complete required documentation. 

• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting in safe manner. 

• Ability to lift-up to 50lbs and push and/or pull up to 100 lbs. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.