Manufacturing Machine Operator, Processing (3rd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Job Title: Manufacturing Machine Operator, Processing (3rd Shift)

Shift

The shift and hours are 11:30pm - 8:00am. 

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: 

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan 

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 

• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays 

• Retiree Healthcare program 

• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

• 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 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 communities 

• 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 Work On 

• Blend system/triblender

• Operation and CIP HTST/UHT systems

• LCP operation and CIP Department/inner-department

• CIP operation and responsibilities

• MITS system operation

• PM responsibilities

• Documentation

• Milk/Oil Receiving

• CIP Operations

• Ingredient Weighing/additions A rotation, dry blending

• Forklift operation

• Casein/PIW System

• Slurry Room Operations

• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the plant operations by producing high quality products in a timely manner for various filling/packaging lines

• The department will accomplish this objective in accordance with GMP, SMP and safety requirements with minimum product/ingredient loss through efficient use and maximum utilization of manpower assigned

• The position requires a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to think critically

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

• Prior job experience within manufacturing plant

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