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:
Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.
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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
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 WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Vacation - 3 weeks 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 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.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• This is an entry level position is in the Powder Packaging department concentrated in the secondary packaging process.
• Operate various packaging equipment, which may include depalletizers, labelers, and packers.
• Tracking the use of commodities such as ends, labels, overcaps, and cases.
• Conduct routine quality inspections of product in production.
• Ensure proper batch work order documentation is completed.
• Complete housekeeping tasks by following applicable sanitation procedures.
• Execute scheduled production line cleaning activities.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Forklift operations
• Solid problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail
• You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA, SQF, along with any other applicable compliance standards as well as following all applicable Abbott policies and procedures

Pay
The hourly pay for this position is $19.50 plus 5% shift differential.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
Required

• High school diploma or GED

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$15.15 - $30.25/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
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)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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