Forklift Operator – Ingredient Storage & Inventory Control

Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Material Handler for the Altavista, VA Nutrition manufacturing site to unload, count, and stage raw materials and operate a forklift with strict inventory accuracy.

Join a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement as Abbott provides competitive pay, health benefits, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and education support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years Forklift experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control system: MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment to unload and receive all raw materials in a timely, accurate, and safe manner (full truckload, LTL, railcar, and tanker).
• 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 experience

Inventory control

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MITS

AMAPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Material Handler for the Altavista, VA Nutrition manufacturing site to unload, count, and stage raw materials and operate a forklift with strict inventory accuracy.

Join a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement as Abbott provides competitive pay, health benefits, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and education support.