Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift, M-F

Abbott; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a forklift operator for the 2nd shift to move, stack and load materials for production lines. The role requires safe forklift operation and adherence to all safety protocols to maintain continuous material flow.

The base pay ranges from $15.80 to $31.60 per hour, with location-specific variations. Training and career development are available as part of Abbott's manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ability to move and store materials to support production lines.
• Competence with basic material handling equipment and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, operates gas or electric powered forklift to move, stack, load or unload materials, parts, finished goods, etc.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11:30PM, 2nd shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma / GED

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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:

• 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 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 bachelor’s 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 stable 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.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Represents the most common entry point for this career level.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Ensures adequate stock level and timely supply of materials to the production lines including movement or storage of products by use of equipment, such as forklifts and conveyors.

Main Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, operates gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, load or unload materials, parts, finished goods etc.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11:30PM, 2nd shift

Qualification

Education - High School Diploma / GED

The base pay for this position is $15.80 - $31.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.