Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Casa Grande off-site Warehouse (Kentwood), AZ

Abbott; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their team in Casa Grande, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating production equipment, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality standards are met. This position offers a chance to be part of a family-oriented environment that values innovation and excellence in nutrition manufacturing. With competitive pay and a strong commitment to employee growth, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions worldwide while developing your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate high-speed production equipment for nutrition products.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials and perform quality checks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Troubleshooting equipment issues

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Yale Forklift

Sit electric Forklift

Job description

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 DESCRIPTION:

Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

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 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, AZ., 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

• Safely operate the high-speed production equipment that makes our industry-leading nutrition products.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials.
• Complete workorder documentation.
• Perform quality checks.
• Clean equipment and the production environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Yale experience.
• Sit, electric Forklift experience.
• Experience working in warehouse racks.

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.

Apply Now

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 $18.65 – $37.35/hour.

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Casa Grande : Plant

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Wear ear plugs.