ABBOTT LABORATORIES Powder Filling Operator- Casa Grande, AZ- 2nd shift Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:

Perform the general activities pertinent to the department by having a working knowledge of equipment and procedures pertaining to the function assigned.

The Powder Packaging Operator is responsible for the operation and daily maintenance of packaging equipment, line support, in-process testing, documentation, completing work orders, material inventory tracking and area sanitation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Labelers/Over cappers - Ensure proper operation of labelers and over cappers; ensure correct labels and over caps for product being filled are used; ensure daily maintenance of labeler and over capper; changeover of equipment and track work for various can sizes; routine PM’s for equipment; pull samples as required.
• Hand and Auto Packers/Palletizer Tray/Shrink wrapper.  Auto or hand case packing/tray wrapping and pallet stacking of all products; ensure proper operation of equipment; changeover of equipment for various can sizes; routine PM’s on equipment; perform outgoing inspection per work order requirement; stretch wrap finished pallets and supply lid feed system.
• In-Process Testing/Documentation
• Line Support; Forklift Operation - Ensure adequate line supplies of products and materials; staging and removal of pallets

Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Background:

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Familiarity with Abbott policies, procedures and products
• Equipment procedures for each product family; work order procedures and documentation; safety training; forklift license; methods for proper lubrication of equipment (PM’s); use of hand tools, equipment training.
• Verbal Instructions
• Recognize Signs
• Read & Write
• Follow Simple Written Directions
• Prepare Simple Reports
• Follow Complex Written Directions
• Routine Machine Operations
• Reading Gauges & Instruments
• Production Records
• Other: Use of hand tools
• Add, Subtract, Multiply, Decimals, Divide, Fractions, Proportions

Accountability / Scope/Budget:

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the plant operations by producing high quality products in a timely manner for various filling/packaging lines. The department will accomplish this objective in accordance with GMP and safety requirements with minimum product/ingredient loss through efficient use and maximum utilization of manpower assigned.