Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande is seeking High School students interested in manufacturing for our 2026 Apprenticeship Program.

The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.

Abbott strongly considers those internship performers that continuously excel for full time positions after graduation.

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.

• 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 Casa Grande, Arizona 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.

Casa Grande, Ariz., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Rotate throughout ten (10) three-to-four-week assignments in workstations to learn basic job responsibilities, area Good Manufacturing Practices and perform tasks assigned according to Abbott Nutrition policy and procedures.

• Communicate and report out learnings at mid-point and assignment end

• Attend developmental course as identified

• Meet with Technical Training mentor monthly

Departments include:

• Tetra (Casepacker / GMP)

• Powder (Casepacker / GMP)

• RPB (Casepacker / GMP)

• Microbiology Lab

• Engineering

• Stockroom

• Processing

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Senior

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic performance (GPA = 3.0/4.0)

• Exceptionally demonstrated interpersonal skills

• Proven leadership skills

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

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)

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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