The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.

Altavista, Va. , is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production.

Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform maintenance of all types of painted surfaces and have the knowledge to use spraying equipment, airless sprayers, brushes and rollers.
• Perform various exterior grounds maintenance for main plant and off-site warehouse. This includes but not limited to yard work, mowing, roof clean up, snow removal and landscaping work.

These jobs require the operation of power mowers, ladders and snow blowers.

• Must have license to run Telehandler and Ramset.
• Must be able to obtain a Schoffers license.
• Perform various types of repairs to doors (sliders, overhead doors, fire doors), ceilings and windows. Work includes caulking, re-screening, refinishing and mechanical repairs.
• Perform facility PM’s which include fire system inspections and various utility distribution systems.
• Perform miscellaneous plumbing repairs throughout the plant on showers, sinks, restrooms and water fountains.
• Be capable of performing most kinds of masonry and cement work, such as laying brick or block and repairing concrete in a neat manner.
• Machines, Tools & Equipment (Hand Tools, Power Tools, Machines or Equipment)
• Lawn tractor, snow blower, circular saw, table saw, drills, all hand tools, drain cleaning equipment, shear, box brake, lathe, mill, band saw, cutoff saw, drill press, welder, torch.

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

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

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.

Last updated : 2024-06-25