Technical Trainer, Environmental, Health,

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title: Technical Trainer, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S)

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. Youâll also have access to: 

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan 
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 
• Vacation â 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays 
• Retiree Healthcare program 
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelorâs degree. 
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  
• A stableâ¯company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 
• 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 Sturgis, MI 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 â including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® â to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 

For over 70 years, Abbottâs Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, youâll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What Youâll Work On 

Supporting site safety initiatives, this role will report directly to the Site Sr. Training Specialist and has a tactical focus on the day-to-day implementation and adherence to the site training process. This role will provide direct on-the job-training instruction, as well as oversight of the safety training processes. In accordance with the siteâs Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines, this role will ensure team members are provided with proper instruction to safely perform job responsibilities as outlined in the training process. This role will partner and align with the overall Technical Training and Safety strategy for the organization. The individual will need to be flexible in their work schedule to accommodate the training needs of a multi-shift operation and should expect to regularly work off-shift hours.

• Remain current on EHS Technical Standards and OSHA guidelines to ensure compliance with associated policies.
• Support EHS in monitoring and assessing compliance to technical standards, site / departmental safety rules and OSHA guidelines.
• Remain current on new and/or updated regulations and train new and existing team members on updates as needed.
• Partner with site EHS to determine site / departmental training needs and develop associated training programs.  This includes evaluating compliance regulations and interpreting how they affect the site operation.
• Develop and execute comprehensive training plans to close any identified gaps.   
• Conduct needed train-the-trainer sessions to allow other site employees to assist with safety training as needed.  External certification may be required prior to conducting train-the-trainer sessions.
• Adjust existing training programs for improved delivery and effectivity.
• Deliver and/ or coordinate safety training for team members to include periodic assessments of ongoing skills and demonstrated competency.
• Provide SME insight and support in updates to safety related training materials as periodic reviews occur.
• Responsible for the development of instructional materials.
• Educate new team members on their roles and responsibilities regarding workplace safety.
• Partner with site EHS to ensure implementation and training compliance with site safety training programs.
• Provide input to the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for new equipment and equipment upgrades at the site and ensure JHAs are incorporated into the on-the-job training (OJT) process. Partner with site Technical Training Specialists to monitor and track safety related OJT.
• Develop sustainability plan as needed for EHS training.  
• Address team member concerns related to safety training.
• Support EHS in ensuring that the site training processes are followed and adhered to by site personnel in their respective area(s).
• Ensure periodic safety assessments on critical tasks are complete and documented with any action items outlined for gaps.
• Develop and track any needed safety training metrics.
• Ensure compliance with Site, Division, and Corporate Training and EHS policies.  Ensure safety training records remain audit ready.

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2+ yearsâ industrial experience
• OSHA 10 certification
• Candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of applicable safety related policies, regulations, laws, and instruct on them independently while adhering to effective training principles and concepts to ensure learning and demonstrated competency
• Must complete certifications and other requirements necessary for the topics for which they will provide classroom or hands-on instruction such as Lockout / Tagout, Confined Space and other core industrial safety programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelorâs degree
• Experience in industrial safety
• OSHA 30 certification
• Some experience instructing adult learners using a variety of media including classroom environments, multimedia, and computer software

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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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 

 

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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The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 â $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.