Palletizer Operator - Altavista, VA Plant (3rd Shift)

Abbott Laboratories; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Altavista, VA, is hiring a Palletizer Operator to manage palletizing lines and related equipment in our Nutrition manufacturing plant.

The role requires inputting batch data, tracking inventory, and ensuring accuracy across Cambar and warehouse systems; forklift operation is preferred and safety/compliance standards apply.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience or license preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills are desirable.
• Experience with warehouse or manufacturing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the finished goods palletizer, slip sheet dispenser, pallet loader and stretch wrapper, with minor adjustments.
• Set up and load associated equipment.
• Input batch information into Cambar, tag pallets, and maintain inventory records.
• Verify batch counts between Cambar and warehouse systems; troubleshoot discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cambar system

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.

Palletizer Operator

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. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where 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 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 the finished goods palletizer, the slip sheet dispenser, the pallet loader and the stretch wrapper and perform minor adjustments to the equipment
• Set-up and load the associated equipment
• Accurately input batch information into Cambar, affix tags to designated pallets of manufactured goods, and maintain inventory count records
• Enter the batch count into the Cambar system assuring accuracy for product trace ability and audits
• Verify batch quantity between Cambar System and computerized warehouse systems – troubleshoot any discrepancies
• Run queries and verify counts and RECO problems.
• Operate forklift truck in performance of duties; this requires obtaining a forklift license and completion of daily equipment inspection

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Operation and/or the ability to obtain a forklift license
• Being mechanically adept with a good mathematical background is highly desirable
• Technical college computer courses

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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