Forklift Operator - Altavista, VA Warehouse (2nd Shift)

Abbott Laboratories; Altavista (VA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott in Altavista, VA is seeking an Operator for our Warehouse Distribution Center. You will move materials, load/unload with a forklift, and ensure accurate inventory and shipment readiness within a fast-paced production environment.

You should have a high school diploma or GED and, ideally, forklift experience. This on-site role offers growth opportunities with a global healthcare leader and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate timely and accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to desired areas.
• Coordinate timely accurate flow of finished products to support shipments to customers and other destinations.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of material with a forklift.
• Store, pick, or assemble finished goods within the warehouse, verifying item number, quantity, release status, and lot number.

Conocimientos

Forklift operation

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Operator Warehouse Distribution Center

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Coordinate timely and accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to desired areas
• Coordinate timely accurate flow of finished products to support shipments to customers and other destinations
• Responsible for loading and unloading of material with the use of a forklift
• Via use of Cambar radio frequency inventory system, the employee stores, picks, or assembles finished product for shipment
• Understand and properly utilize ship orders and associated warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished product.
• Maintain proper FIFO flow of finished products. Includes operation of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment (reach forklift)
• Store, pick or assemble finished goods within the warehouse, verifying the item number, quantity, release status, and lot number. Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
• Utilize knowledge of finished product nomenclature and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and of the finished goods warehouse
• Maintain accurate records and reconciles inventory errors
• All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Fork-Lift experience

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 Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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.