Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift, M-F

1003 Abbott Laboratories; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Material Handler to operate forklift equipment, move, stack and load materials to support the Columbus, OH production lines. You will work on the 2nd shift, Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11:30PM, with potential for overtime as needed.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. The base pay ranges from $15.80 to $31.60 per hour, with location-based variations noted.

Qualifications

• Education - High School Diploma / GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, load or unload materials, parts, finished goods etc.
• Work: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11:30PM, 2nd shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

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

Job Family

Supply Chain

Division

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

Location

United States > Columbus : High Rise Warehouse

Additional Locations

WORK SHIFT: 2Nd Shift - 5% (United States Of America)

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Equal Opportunity

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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