Sanitation Trainer - 1st Shift - Altavista, VA Plant

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around 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 Sanitation Trainer reports directly to the North America QA Training Manager with dotted line reporting to the Site Sanitation Officer.  This position has a tactical focus on the day-to-day implementation and adherence to the site training process.  As a Sanitation Trainer, you will provide on the job training instruction and will ensure new team members to their assigned function are provided instruction with themselves or a qualified trainer as outlined in the training process. This role will partner and align with the overall QA training strategy for the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Coordination of the following training as required or as needed:

• Hands-on training and procedural training ensuring consistency.

• New equipment, business conditions, regulatory reform or updated processes/ procedures.

• Develop, update, and track on-the-job training for all new sanitation personnel or those assuming new positions within the department.

• Utilize learning management system (Compliance Wire) to monitor and track the department training activities for Sanitation.

• Maintain close liaison with QA and Site Sanitation teams, as well as all other areas of the plant including peers or employees at other Abbott sites.

• Partner with management to ensure the utilization of the most efficient resources, both internal and external, to accomplish the training objectives.

• Write, issue and update job aids and other training documents as needed by the department.

• Assist in the development and facilitation of department training in monthly employee meetings.

• Serve as a resource in the department supported on projects and process/equipment implementation.

• Complete assessments of operators on Sanitation tasks/processes.

What You’ll Work On

• Ensure industry best practices

• Actively promote consistent tools and process for Sanitation on-the-job training (OJT)

• Monitor completion of OJT

• Continuously improve quality processes and standards

• Solve organization problems 

• Oversee recruitment and development of staff

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• Flexible schedule to meet training needs

• 2+ years manufacturing experience

• Must be flexible to work a day or night shift

• Previous sanitation experience is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals

• Knowledge of adult learning principles

* 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.

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