Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - Nutrition Manufacturing Plant - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott Laboratories; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Casa Grande, AZ is hiring a forklift operator to move materials and support production in our Nutrition manufacturing plant.

You will safely drive a forklift, maintain packaging materials inventory, and perform quality checks while following FDA/OSHA guidelines and Abbott policies. This role offers evening shift with a $20/hour base plus differential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred (Yale).
• Experience with electric forklifts and warehouse racks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift.
• Operate high-speed production equipment.
• Maintain packaging materials inventory.
• Complete workorder documentation.
• Perform quality checks.
• Clean equipment and production area.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety

Inventory management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Yale forklift experience

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.

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, 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.

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 drive a Forklift
• 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.

Pay and Shift

$20/hour with a shift differential for the off shift.

***** Monday through Friday; 2:30pm to 11:00pm with rotating weekends ******

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred (Yale)
• 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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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 $17.15 – $34.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.