Forklift Material Handler & Inventory Specialist

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health coverage via HIP PPO

Excellent retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Material Handler in Altavista, VA to operate a forklift and manage raw material receipt and staging for the Nutrition division. You will verify supplier documentation, count materials, and ensure accurate inventory transactions within the MITS system.

Your role includes cycle counting support and completing IPTs, with strict adherence to FDA/OSHA policies and Abbott procedures. High school diploma or GED and forklift experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years forklift experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment to unload and receive all raw materials in a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
• Ensure all supplier documentation is complete and correct.
• Accurately count and verify all raw materials prior to unloading.
• Accurately pull and stage all raw materials needed for production.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are accurate.
• Ensure Material Inventory Tracking System (MITS) matches physical description, count, location, and status of each raw material item.
• Assist with cycle counting requirements for all raw materials.
• Accurately complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT).

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MITS

AMAPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Material Handler in Altavista, VA to operate a forklift and manage raw material receipt and staging for the Nutrition division. You will verify supplier documentation, count materials, and ensure accurate inventory transactions within the MITS system.

Your role includes cycle counting support and completing IPTs, with strict adherence to FDA/OSHA policies and Abbott procedures. High school diploma or GED and forklift experience required.