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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator in Casa Grande, AZ, where you'll play a crucial role in producing industry-leading nutrition products. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence. You'll be responsible for operating high-speed equipment, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. With a commitment to employee growth and well-being, this is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a family dedicated to enhancing lives worldwide. If you're ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development Programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for this role.
• Forklift experience preferred for operating equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift Operation

Quality Checks

Inventory Management

Troubleshooting Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Yale Forklifts

Electric Sit-Down Forklifts

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 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. We’re more than just a company; we’re a family. Working here, you’ll be part of a team that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

• Safely operate high-speed production equipment that makes our industry-leading nutrition products.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials.
• Complete work order 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.
• Experience with Yale and electric sit-down forklifts.
• 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 employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide 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 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.