abbott
General Mfg Operator (9 month FTC)
Salary
Job description
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
About Abbott
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.
Abbott Nutrition
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.
*Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.
Primary Function / Goals / Objectives
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To carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, safety, quantity and volume are attained.
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To ensure the plant meets its customer service, financial, inventory management, quality and safety goals through the effective management of the Enteral Feeding Devices in the Operations area
Major Responsibilities
Reporting to a Front Line Leader, your primary responsibilities will include the following:
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Carrying out direct production operations
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Performing machine adjustments
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Inspection and disposition of products
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Handling materials as required
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Complete and comply with all documentation as required in the process.
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Adhere to all Good Manufacturing requirements.
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Ensure that all duties etc. are carried out in a safe manner.
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Ensure that activities are completed within budgeted guidelines e.g. waste levels, per plan requirements.
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Training of new employees.
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Adhere to all relevant Operating Procedures.
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Assist in and become involved in cost saving ideas
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Perform line clearances.
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Perform computer applications as required.
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Partake in project work, such as product transfers, validation of facilities, equipment or processes and other relevant operations/quality improvement projects/programs.
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Complete all activities in a safe manner ensuring that any potential safety issues and areas of improvement are highlighted to Manager.
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Ensure environmental procedures eg recycling, waste minimization are adhered to and improvements are made where possible.
EHS Responsibilities
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Ensure Environmental Health & Safety standards are met and all EHS regulations and procedures are adhered to.
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Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS Program
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Ensure to report any work related injuries or illness to employee health and assist in the investigation.
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Active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS programs, and attend EHS training as assigned.
Education Required
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Leaving Cert standard of education desirable but not essential.
Knowledge
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Previous experience of working in a regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous
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Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to integrate quickly into a team environment
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Demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to work
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Positive communications & interpersonal skills
Accountability / Scope
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This position reports to the Front Line Leader
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Ability to interact with other departments within the plant and also members of various teams.
Hours of Work
The role will be based on day shift, 39hrs per week.
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Mon :- Thurs 8am - 4pm
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Friday :– 8am - 3pm
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