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

Thornton Tomasetti; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)

Generous retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Casa Grande, Arizona plant on the 2nd shift, Monday to Friday, 2:30pm–11:00pm with occasional weekend rotation. You will safely drive a forklift and operate high-speed production equipment to support our nutrition products.

Responsibilities include maintaining packaging inventory, completing work orders, performing quality checks, keeping equipment clean, and troubleshooting issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a forklift.
• Operate high-speed production equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sit electric forklift

Warehouse equipment

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.

Job Description

Job Description Forklift Operator – 2nd Shift - Monday to Friday – 2:30pm to 11:00pm; rotationg weekends once a month.

Working at Abbott

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.

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 ******

The base pay for this position is $17.15 – $34.25/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Casa Grande : Plant ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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

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