Forklift Operator: Ingredient Inventory & Storage

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott's Altavista, VA plant in the Nutrition division is seeking a Material Handler for Ingredient Storage. The role focuses on forklift operations to unload raw materials, verify supplier documentation, and ensure accurate inventory in MITS, contributing to production efficiency.

You will count and stage materials, maintain accurate records, and support cycle counting while adhering to FDA/OSHA policies. Requires a high school diploma and at least two years forklift experience, plus knowledge

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years forklift experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment to unload and receive all raw materials in a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
• Ensure all supplier documentation is complete and correct.
• Accurately count and verify all raw materials prior to unloading.
• Accurately pull and stage all raw materials needed for production.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are accurate.
• Ensure Material Inventory Tracking System (MITS) matches physical description, count, location, and status of each raw material item.
• Assist with cycle counting requirements for all raw materials.
• Accurately complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT).

Skills

Forklift operation

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MITS

AMAPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott's Altavista, VA plant in the Nutrition division is seeking a Material Handler for Ingredient Storage. The role focuses on forklift operations to unload raw materials, verify supplier documentation, and ensure accurate inventory in MITS, contributing to production efficiency.

You will count and stage materials, maintain accurate records, and support cycle counting while adhering to FDA/OSHA policies. Requires a high school diploma and at least two years forklift experience, plus knowledge