Materials Training Technician - 1st Shift (Columbus)

Abbott; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant (Nutrition Division) seeks a trained Materials Training Associate to lead OJT for Receiving, Storage, Loading, and Line Supply. You’ll train new hires, supervise ongoing skill development, and ensure alignment with the site’s training framework while supporting multi-shift needs.

You will report to the Site Technical Training FLL and collaborate with the Materials Manager to maintain compliant, effective training across the department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years or more of Materials experience in Ingredient Storage and/or Receiving preferred.
• Candidate should be certified on Receiving, Truck Loading, Ingredient Storage, Line Supply, Batch Pulling, Yard dog, Cambar, Palletizer and Bulk Tank Unloading; forklift license required or to be obtained.
• Experience as a Job Trainer or Learning Mentor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job training and oversee the Materials operations training process.
• Coordinate OJT scheduling and ensure adherence to training plans.
• Support cross-training and competency assessments across areas.
• Partner with site Technical Training Specialist to monitor training activities.

Skills

Materials experience

Forklift certified

Job Trainer / Learning Mentor

Training fundamentals

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant (Nutrition Division) seeks a trained Materials Training Associate to lead OJT for Receiving, Storage, Loading, and Line Supply. You’ll train new hires, supervise ongoing skill development, and ensure alignment with the site’s training framework while supporting multi-shift needs.

You will report to the Site Technical Training FLL and collaborate with the Materials Manager to maintain compliant, effective training across the department.