at Abbott in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
Production Operator I Classic Mfg Ops
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
+ Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
+ Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
+ An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL (Lake Bluff, IL) location in the Transfusion Medicine Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
The Production Operator is responsible for all tasks associated with production activities for aseptically filling and label application of the filled bottles/vials. Functions include but are not limited to: the operation (setup, shutdown, and cleaning) of filling equipment inside of a ISO 7 environment, the operation (setup, shutdown and cleaning) of multiple pieces of equipment in which perform quality checks and label application an open air Controlled Non Classified area (CNC), extensive documentation digitally and hard copy. Operator will also be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, general housekeeping, and support production activities outside their direct area or work. Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with the ability to comprehend, make decisive decisions and use problem solving skills while maintaining quality product and area GMP at all times.
What You’ll Work On
+ Provide support to Division Classic Manufacturing Operations.
+ Reads, understands and follows manufacturing documentation and instructions. Operates within procedures and product specifications.
+ Work with minimal supervision. Elevates significant problems to the appropriate level of personnel.
+ Maintains product quality and meets production standards. Follows GMP’s, standard operating procedures, and applicable safety rules.
+ Follow established GMP instructions without deviation
+ Ability to execute highly complex or specialized work.
+ Proactivity monitor production activities (clearing of minor jams) and other types of downtime issues on the line to minimize impact to production process
+ Reports any abnormal equipment function or product problems as soon as identified
+ Operate filling/labeling/other pieces equipment according to established procedures or specifications
+ Operating multiple pieces of equipment at one time
+ Responsible for the accurate completion of the work order and other documentation
+ Safely operate of all equipment and promptly reports all incidents, injuries or safety hazards
+ Maintain accurate and legible records
+ Complete inspection of products and materials to ensure acceptable visual and physical appearance
+ Perform basic calculations
+ Maintaining and replenishing production materials
+ Completes general housekeeping tasks
+ Be a positive contributor to the production team
+ Take accountability for theirs as well as the teams performance and efficiency
+ Follow basic instructions with minimal instruction
+ Be able to communicate effectively: face to face, via phone, and email
+ Utilization of a computer-based programs: Microsoft Office, SAP, and other custom programs unique to production activities
Required Qualifications
+ High school diploma or GED equivalent
+ Minimum 3 years Manufacturing operations experience.
+ Keyboarding skills a must.
+ Ability to read and comprehend written workorder instructions.
+ Experience in a GMP environment.
+ Ability to multitask and deliver consistent results with above average accuracy.
+ Capable of operating complex processing equipment, including set up and troubleshooting experience with complex processing equipment.
+ Ability to gown to work in a clean environment. (Hood, shoe covers, coveralls, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
+ Prior experience manufacturing in environment adhering to ISO standards.
+ 1 year of experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or applicable filling operation
+ Basic computer literacy (data entry, inventory software, Microsoft Office)
+ Previous knowledge of SAP
+ Forklift certification a plus.
- 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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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 Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $17.50 – $35.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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