Technical Trainer - Processing - Altavista, VA Plant

Processing Technical Trainer

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 Altavista, VA 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.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

*** This position will have off-shift requirements ***

What You’ll Work On

• Be able to operate the equipment / complete the tasks associated with the area you support and train for.

• Conduct and/or coordinate On the Job Training (OJT) for area team members new to the function / role or for periodic assessments of ongoing skills and demonstrated competency.

• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) insight and support in updates to 1PL’s as periodic reviews occur.

• Oversee the OJT scheduling and schedule adherence of the OJT process, including support of the Certified Job Trainers/Learning Mentors.

• Partner with site Technical Training Specialist to monitor and track department training activities by area of support (OJT schedule adherence, cross-training, rotations).

• Assist in the development (as an area/task SME) and completion of annual and requested training for area personnel.

• Provide daily guidance and direction to personnel in training on task assignments and expectations.

• Partner in the development of cross-training matrices for operational functions and determine gaps / necessary steps to build departmental flexibility and competency.

• Work to address new team member concerns related to their OJT training and tools.

• Ensure that the site training tools and processes are followed and adhered to by site personnel in their respective area(s).

• Ensure periodic learning assessments on critical tasks are complete and documented with any action items outlined for gaps.

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

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma required with higher education acceptable.

• Thorough working knowledge of the functions within the area of support (3-5 years preferred) and be able to perform these tasks and instruct on them independently while adhering to effective training principles and concepts to ensure learning and demonstrated competency.

• Have certifications complete on the functions they will provide hands on instruction on. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Job Trainer or Learning Mentor.

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

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