We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Special Equipment Operator to support our production operations by managing the movement, storage, and delivery of raw ingredients and packaging materials. This role is critical to maintaining efficient production flow and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 

The Opportunity 

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. 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®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Receive, store, retrieve, and deliver raw ingredients and packaging commodities to production lines.
• Operate equipment such as trailer tractors, rail-car movers, forklifts, motorized pallet trucks, and computerized warehouse systems using bar code scanners and radio frequency transmitters.
• Ensure timely and accurate supply of packaging materials to production areas.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and respond to non-routine material movement requests.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper documentation with attention to detail.
• Adapt to changing priorities and multitask in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Uphold compliance with FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED  

Preferred Qualifications

• Food-grade warehousing experience in shipping and receiving preferred
• Forklift, trailer tractor, rail-car mover and stand up lift operation

Shift:

2pm to 10:30pm; Monday to Friday; Rotating Weekends (1-2 weekends a month)

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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