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

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, Virginia, is seeking a warehouse associate to manage material flow and support shipments in the Nutrition Supply Chain division. The role focuses on forklift-based loading/unloading, RFID-driven inventory handling, and accurate fulfillment of orders at Abbott’s Altavista plant.

You will participate in maintaining FIFO warehouse practices, ensuring documentation accuracy, and upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Load and unload of material with the use of a forklift.
• Store, pick, or assemble finished goods for shipment using RF terminals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

• 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.

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

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

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $17.15 - $34.25/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 > Altavista : Building 1

WORK SHIFT: Shift Premium (United States Of America)

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)
• Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

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