Wrapper Operator - 1St Shift (5:30Am - 2:00Pm Pacific Mondays - Fridays, And Saturdays If Needed)

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

Abbott's Nutrition Division 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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our plant in Fairfield, California, currently has an opportunity for a Wrapper Operator - 1st Shift (5:30AM - 2:00PM PST, Mondays - Fridays + Occasional Saturdays as needed). This location is Abbott's only manufacturing plant that makes its Zone Perfect and Glucerna nutrition bars, with 180 million bars produced annually. Working here, you'll feel part of a family - a family of 210 that works together to help nourish the world.

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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
• Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st year is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Wrapper Operator (1st Shift) operates our wrapper machine and will work on-site at our Fairfield, California manufacturing plant.

• Arranges wrapped bars to be fed into the cartoning equipment
• Aligns bars prior to being packaged
• Packs cartons of bars into shippers
• Weighs and removes scrap from packaging area
• Puts shippers on pallets and prepares pallets for warehouse acceptance
• Performs quality checks of finished product throughout the packaging process and completes required documentation
• Inspects finished product as it enters packaging area, compares findings to a specification and properly documents findings
• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications
• Follows instructions in the batch documentation provided
• Properly documents activities that occur in packaging area
• Keeps area clean and free of trash, scrap and materials not related to the work order being manufactured
• Verifies and maintains that all equipment is properly clean and sanitary at all times during the shift
• Monitors equipment for signs of problems and informs crewleader and maintenance
• Follows plant guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices. Always follows proper gowning requirements
• Performs a line clearance between work orders
• Replenishes packaging supplies
• Rotates between positions within the packaging area
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

PAY & SHIFT:

• The hourly pay for this position is $24.00/hour USD
• This is a 1st Shift position (5:30AM - 2:00PM PST, Mondays - Fridays + Occasional Saturdays as needed)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• One year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to lift and maneuver objects of up to 50 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of workplace safety and compliance with Food safety guidelines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand, apply, and evaluate basic mathematics

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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 Employer, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

The salary for this role is between:
$16 - $33

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Fairfield : 2302 Courage Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

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

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf