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:
Job Title: Palletizer Operator, Receiving (3rd Shift)
Pay and Shift
The hourly rate for this position is $20.50 + 5% shift differential. The 3rd shift 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
The Palletizer Operator is responsible for operating the finished goods palletizer and the equipment associated with it. The Material Control department is responsible for the total material function the Sturgis Plant including planning and procurement, receiving, storage of all inbound items and their movement through the plant, production line support, production scheduling, palletization, finished product storage, distribution, MRO/stockroom procurement, and computerized documentation of the below activities.
- Control of quality and simple machine adjustments where applicable
- Clean the palletizer and associated equipment including conveyor lines and overhead nets throughout the warehouse.
- Provide accurate accounting of finished product processed through the palletizer
- Accurately input batch information into Cambar, affix tags to designated pallets of manufactured goods, and maintain inventory count records.
- Enter the batch count into the Cambar system assuring accuracy for product traceability and audits
- Responsible for performing GMP -Pull Case conveyor Daily Area Checklist
- Responsible for putting away palletized product in the warehouse.
- Operate the finished goods palletizer, the slip sheet dispenser, the pallet loader and the stretch wrapper and performs minor adjustments to the equipment.
- Required to be able to set-up and load the associated equipment.
- Accurately input batch information into Cambar, affix tags to designated pallets of manufactured goods, and maintain inventory count records.
- Enter the batch count into the Cambar system assuring accuracy for product traceability and audits.
- Verify batch quantity between Cambar System and computerized warehouse systems – troubleshoot any discrepancy.
- Run queries, verify counts and RECO problems.
- Operate forklift truck in performance of duties.
- Obtaining a forklift license and complete daily equipment inspection.
- Comply with all pertinent GMP and SMP requirements.
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Self-motivated and possess the ability to perform with minimum supervision
- Adept at dealing with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment
- Forklift operation including high stacking of finished product
- Ability to follow verbal instructions
- Ability to read, write, and follow simple written directions
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide decimals and fractions
- Ability to read gauges and instruments
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical college computer operations courses
- Mechanically adept with a good mathematical background
- Palletizer operation experience including conveyors, slip-sheet dispensers, and pallet dispensers.
- Stretch wrapper operation experience
- Mainframe navigation and data entry in AMAPS
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)
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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$16.55 – $33.15/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:
3Rd Shift (United States Of America)
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), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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