Forklift Operator - Distribution (3rd Shift, 11pm-7:30am)

Abbott; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Tipp City, Ohio is hiring for a hands-on material handling role within the Nutrition Supply Chain. The position involves operating sit-down forklifts, maintaining FIFO flow of finished goods, and using RF terminals to manage shipments.

Compassion for accuracy and safety is essential, with a strong emphasis on quality control and documentation. As part of Abbott’s global healthcare leadership, the candidate will support production lines, assist in warehouse operations, and participate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to lift and maneuver objects up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with RF terminals and inventory systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Use Cambar RF inventory system to store, pick or assemble finished product for shipment.
• Understand and properly utilize ship orders and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished product.
• Maintain proper FIFO flow of finished products (may include operation of a forklift).
• Store, pick or assemble raw materials in the warehouse, verifying numbers and lot status.
• Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, and other pertinent documentation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

RF terminal operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical college computer operations courses

Tools

RF terminals

Cambar RF inventory system

Push-pull forklift

Job description

Tipp City, Ohio, United States

Sep 14, 2026

$15 - $31/hour

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:

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
• **Robust 401(k)**retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement, theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation 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 stablecompany 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Tipp City, OH 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.

What You'll Work On

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of thequality system
• Via use of Cambarradio frequencyinventory system, the employee stores, picks or assembles finished product for shipment
• Understands and properly utilizesship ordersand associatedwarehousepaperworkand RF terminalsfor shipping/receiving finished product
• Maintains proper FIFOflowof finished products (may include operation of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment)
• Stores, picks or assembles raw materials in thewarehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release statusand lot number
• Checks materials againstpackaginglists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinentdocumentationto assure conformity and accuracy
• Delivers materials toproductionlines in a timelymanner,maintainsproper FIFOflowof raw materials andutilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finishedproduct nomenclature
• Cleans up both raw material and finished goodswarehouseareas
• Stages labels in mobile security carts forproductionlines
• Understands and completeslabel controlportion of work order
• Maintainsaccurate recordsand reconcilesinventory errors

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Must have experience with sit down forklifts
• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of technical college computeroperationscourses
• Knowledge of applicableregulatory standardsand requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
• Ability to make decisionsbased on awareness of areaoperations
• Ability to deal with people under high pressure and in a constantlychanging environment
• Good written/verbal communication skills,interpersonal skillsandanalyticaltroubleshootingskills

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

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

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:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

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), Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment

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

Abbott is a global healthcare leader enhancing lives through innovative diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines across more than 160 countries.