Forklift Operator & Materials Handler

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 2,363,000 - 4,718,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Recognition as a great workplace

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Material Handler in the Ingredient Storage area at Altavista, VA. The role focuses on unloading materials, verifying supplier documents, and ensuring accurate inventory transactions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of forklift experience. Knowledge of MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office is a plus, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment to unload and receive all raw materials in a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
• 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

Inventory control

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MITS

AMAPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Material Handler in the Ingredient Storage area at Altavista, VA. The role focuses on unloading materials, verifying supplier documents, and ensuring accurate inventory transactions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of forklift experience. Knowledge of MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office is a plus, along with strong communication skills.