Manufacturing Machine Operator, Processing (2nd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant at Abbott

Sturgis, Michigan, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Nutrition, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to continuously lift up to 50lbs throughout the shift

Responsibilities

  • Manufacturing of liquid adult, pediatric, and medical nutritional products, including lifting and physical handling of raw ingredients during weighing, staging, and manufacturing processes
  • Operation of scales, portable pumps, container rinsers, homogenizers, dry blending, and other related processing equipment
  • Learn and perform hand cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP), heat treatment systems, cleaning-out-of-place (COP), routine housekeeping, and other cleaning and sanitization tasks as assigned
  • Interact with computer systems integrated into the manufacturing process and complete word order documentation of manufacturing steps
  • Preparation/operation/monitoring/documentation of bulk slurries for blending operations, heat treatment processes, controlled weigh system of batch ingredients, and other applicable systems
  • Operation/monitoring/documentation of computer-controlled clean-in-place (CIP) system for manufacturing equipment (tanks, heat treatment system, vessels, etc.)
  • Receive and unloading of bulk raw ingredients and CIP chemicals, and material movements/staging of ingredients with a powdered industrial forklift
  • Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns
  • Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures

Skills

Machine Operation
Manufacturing
Processing
Production
Equipment Handling
Quality Control

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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