Production Associate II

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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.    • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.    • 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 recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as one of the best places to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.        Position Overview   The Production Associate II is an entry level position and is the starting point to acquire skills and training required for the Abbott Cancer Diagnostics Production Operations team. This role will participate in a variety of Production functions which include bulk reagent production and dispensing, label application, and kitting of finished goods. The position will work within defined protocols and procedures with frequent supervision.    Essential Duties ( include but are not limited to):  • Perform simple buffer preparation and manual dispensing, support Automated Fill / Cap / Label processes, and kitting of finished goods; May participate in complex manufactures and label printing as technical skills and business needs dictate.   • Assist in improvement efforts, through the Change Request / Change Order process, or via other means.  • Assist in generating Nonconforming Material Reports, Change Orders, Out of Specifications, Investigations, and Corrective Actions, including any deliverables associated with these items.   • Support inventory management via KANBAN system for raw materials, intermediates, disposables and spare parts related to the Production areas.  • Assist in other Production support activities, such as cleaning of Production laboratory spaces.   • Assist with continuous improvement projects and support other area needs dependent on demand.  • Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate work with other teams.  • Ability to follow written procedures with direction.  • Ability to perform daily work assignments accurately, timely, and in a safe manner.  • Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone with supervision.  • Ability to manage time effectively to complete work in expected time frames.  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.  • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.  • Regular and reliable attendance.  • Ability to work designated schedule.  • Ability to work overtime as needed.  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.  • Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.  • Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.  • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements