Line Operator

at  Abbott Laboratories

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

• Minimum Leaving Certificate qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing environment desirable.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to integrate quickly into a team environment.
• Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work.
• Comfortable working with computers.

• Operates production and/or test equipment.
• Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard operating procedures, and applicable safety rules.
• Ensure tools and equipment are set up and operated per procedures.
• Records production information on approved document or electronic system.
• Performs basic troubleshooting on operation issues before escalating to supervisor and support team.
• May perform product testing and release.
• May assist in executing validation protocols.
• Ensures safe work practices and follows behavioural based safety guidelines at all times while on site.
• Carries out training of new employees as appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement by generating ideas and assisting in projects where needed.
• Maintain adequate stocks of operating supplies and consumables within production area as appropriate
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.