Forklift Operator & Material Handler - Inventory Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (HIP PPO)

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition in Altavista, VA is hiring a Material Handler in Ingredient Storage. The role operates forklifts to unload raw materials and ensures accurate receiving, staging, and inventory transactions for production.

Responsibilities include cycle counting, IPT, and maintaining compliance with FDA/OSHA policies. Preferred candidates have strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift or material handling equipment to unload and receive all raw materials in a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
• Accurately count and verify all raw materials prior to unloading.
• Pull and stage all raw materials needed for production.
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurate and MITS matches physical inventory.
• Complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT) accurately.
• Assist with cycle counting requirements for all raw materials.
• You'll be accountable for meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MITS

AMAPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott Nutrition in Altavista, VA is hiring a Material Handler in Ingredient Storage. The role operates forklifts to unload raw materials and ensures accurate receiving, staging, and inventory transactions for production.

Responsibilities include cycle counting, IPT, and maintaining compliance with FDA/OSHA policies. Preferred candidates have strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office.