Forklift Operator | Material Handling & Inventory Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in the United States is seeking a Material Handler for the Altavista, VA Nutrition plant to receive and move raw materials and manage inventories. The role requires forklift experience and strict adherence to safety and quality standards within the Abbott Nutrition division.

You will operate material handling equipment, maintain accurate supplier documentation, and ensure all material movements align with inventory systems and production needs.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift or other material handling equipment to unload and receive raw materials safely and accurately.
• Ensure supplier documentation is complete and correct.
• Count and verify all raw materials prior to unloading.
• Pull and stage raw materials needed for production.
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurate.
• Verify Material Inventory Tracking System (MITS) matches physical details (count, location, status).
• Assist with cycle counting for all raw materials.
• Complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT) accurately.
• Adhere to FDA/OSHA Abbott policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MITS

AMAPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott in the United States is seeking a Material Handler for the Altavista, VA Nutrition plant to receive and move raw materials and manage inventories. The role requires forklift experience and strict adherence to safety and quality standards within the Abbott Nutrition division.

You will operate material handling equipment, maintain accurate supplier documentation, and ensure all material movements align with inventory systems and production needs.