Material Handler / Forklift - Ingredient Storage 3rd Shift - Altavista, VA Plant

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Global company with strong diversity

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a Nutrition division that produces leading brands like Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna. The Altavista plant in Virginia houses a large-scale production operation that emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork.

The Material Handler will support inbound material receipt and inventory control at this site. Abbott offers comprehensive benefits and a strong retirement plan, with career development opportunities in a multinational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Accurately complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT).

Skills

Forklift operation

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MITS

AMAPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Material Handler Ingredient Storage

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life.

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named 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 as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you're part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

• 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)

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years Forklift experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory control system: i.e. MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $17.15 - $34.25/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

Supply Chain

Division

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

Location

United States > Altavista : Building 1

Work Shift

Shift Premium (United States Of America)

Travel

No

Medical Surveillance

No

Significant Work Activities

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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