Forklift Operator & Material Handler — Grow Your Career

Abbott Laboratories; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories, Altavista, VA, is seeking a Material Handler in the Abbott Nutrition division to support production by receiving and staging raw materials and maintaining accurate inventory records.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of forklift experience, with preferred knowledge of MITS/AMAPS and MS Office. You will ensure inventory accuracy, perform material transfers, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years forklift experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems (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).
• 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 experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MITS

AMAPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott Laboratories, Altavista, VA, is seeking a Material Handler in the Abbott Nutrition division to support production by receiving and staging raw materials and maintaining accurate inventory records.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of forklift experience, with preferred knowledge of MITS/AMAPS and MS Office. You will ensure inventory accuracy, perform material transfers, and uphold safety and compliance standards.