Forklift Operator / Material Control Handler - Tipp City DC (3rd Shift)

Abbott Laboratories; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator in Tipp City, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency of our nutrition manufacturing operations. This position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to the health and well-being of families worldwide. With a focus on quality and innovation, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and supports your career growth. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a workplace recognized for its commitment to diversity and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with sit-down forklifts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Use Cambar system to manage inventory for shipment.
• Maintain FIFO flow of raw materials and finished products.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical College Computer Operations Courses

Tools

Cambar Radio Frequency Inventory System

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Forklift Operator / Material Control Handler - Tipp City DC (3rd Shift)

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, 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 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 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 rely on our brands like Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna to live healthier lives.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities, featuring technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and be part of a family dedicated to innovation, excellence, and nourishing families worldwide.

What You'll Work On

1. Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.
2. Use Cambar radio frequency inventory system to store, pick, or assemble finished products for shipment.
3. Understand and properly utilize ship orders, warehouse paperwork, and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished products.
4. Maintain proper FIFO flow of finished products, including operation of a forklift with a push-pull attachment.
5. Store, pick, or assemble raw materials, verifying commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number.
6. Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills, or other documentation for accuracy and conformity.
7. Deliver materials to production lines timely, maintaining FIFO flow of raw materials, with knowledge of raw materials and product nomenclature.
8. Clean raw material and finished goods warehouse areas.
9. Stage labels on mobile security carts for production lines.
10. Complete label control work order tasks.
11. Maintain accurate records and reconcile inventory errors.

Shift

Hours for this role are 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with sit-down forklifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of technical college computer operations courses.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Ability to make decisions based on operational awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and troubleshooting skills.

All persons hired will need to verify identity and work eligibility in the U.S., completing the employment verification form upon hire. For more details, see the U.S. EEOC guidelines.

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly employer, committed to diversity.

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The pay range is $15.55 – $31.15 per hour, depending on location.