Material Control / Forklift Operator (3rd Shift, 10:00p - 7:00a, Rotating Schedule)

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

Job summary

A leading company in nutrition is seeking a Material Control / Forklift Operator for their Tipp City, OH facility. This role involves managing the flow of materials, ensuring accuracy in shipping, and adhering to safety standards while operating forklifts. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and forklift experience.

Benefits

Career development programs

Free medical coverage options

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement and education benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have experience with sit down forklifts.
• Able to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, picks and dispenses raw materials and finished products.
• Maintains effective quality systems and inventory records.
• Responsible for loading, unloading and complying with safety regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical college computer operations courses

Job description

Material Control / Forklift Operator (3rd Shift, 10:00p - 6:30a, Rotating Schedule)

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters,grow,and learn, care for yourself andyourfamily, be your true self,and live a full life.You’llalso have access to:

• Career development with an international companywhere you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan withahigh employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement,theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program,andFreeUeducation benefit- an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized asa great placeto work in dozens of countriesworldwideandnamed 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 asthebest 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 around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Tipp City, Ohio,is one of Abbott’s newest nutritionmanufacturingfacilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

TheForklift Operator (Third shift - 10:00p - 6:30a EST)receives, stores, picks and dispenses raw materials and/or finished products. Coordinates timely accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory towork-in-process/productionareas. Coordinates timely accurate flow of finished products to support shipments to customers and other destinations. Responsible for loading and unloading of material with the use of a forklift.

• Responsible forimplementingand maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system
• Via use of Cambar radio frequencyinventory system, the employee stores, picks or assembles finished product for shipment
• Understands and properly utilizes ship orders and associated warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished product
• Maintains proper FIFO flow of finished products (may include operation of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment)
• Stores, picks or assembles raw materials in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release statusand lot number
• Checks materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
• Delivers materials to production lines in a timelymanner,maintainsproper FIFO flow of raw materials andutilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finished product nomenclature
• Cleans up both raw material and finished goods warehouse areas
• Stages labels in mobile security carts for production lines
• Understands and completes label control portion of work order
• Maintains accurate records and reconciles inventory errors
• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to the safety guidelines. Must communicate safety andGMPconcerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed
• Must supply materials to lines or move product to and from dock areas to maintain efficient shipping and receiving operations
• This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Shift

Hours for this role are10:00pm – 6:30am and will work 5 days per week on a 6-week rotating schedule.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Must have experience with sit down forklifts
• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of technical college computeroperationscourses
• Knowledge of applicableregulatory standardsand requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
• Ability to make decisionsbased on awareness of areaoperations
• Ability to deal with people under high pressure and in a constantlychanging environment
• Good written/verbal communication skills,interpersonal skillsandanalyticaltroubleshootingskills

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibilityverificationform upon hire.Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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The base pay for this position is $15.55 – $31.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.