Palletizer Operator – Grow Your Career in Manufacturing

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA, is seeking a Palletizer Operator to support our Nutrition manufacturing site. You will operate palletizer, loader, and wrapper, perform setup, and ensure accurate batch handling in Cambar.

This role requires a high school diploma, forklift license preferred, and mechanical aptitude with good math; the plant emphasizes safety and compliance with FDA/OSHA. Opportunities to grow are available at a world-class nutrition facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift license preferred.
• Mechanically adept with a good mathematical background.
• Technical college computer courses are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 traceability 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

Skills

Forklift Operation

Mechanical Aptitude

Math Basics

Technical Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cambar system

Job description

Abbott in Altavista, VA, is seeking a Palletizer Operator to support our Nutrition manufacturing site. You will operate palletizer, loader, and wrapper, perform setup, and ensure accurate batch handling in Cambar.

This role requires a high school diploma, forklift license preferred, and mechanical aptitude with good math; the plant emphasizes safety and compliance with FDA/OSHA. Opportunities to grow are available at a world-class nutrition facility.