Receiving Forklift Operator — 2nd Shift

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Strong retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Great place to work

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Forklift Operator, Receiving (2nd shift) at the Sturgis, MI site within the Nutrition division. The role supports material flow, inbound receipt, and safe storage to ensure on-time production.

You will operate forklifts, follow cGMP, read schedules, and maintain OSHA/compliance. Abbott offers health benefits, a strong retirement plan, tuition programs, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience or the ability to quickly learn the skill.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Prioritizes safety and understanding of cGMPs.

Responsibilities

• Material supply to production areas and related activities.
• Incoming material receipt and storage.
• GMP cleaning.
• Supply materials in a timely manner to the customer.
• Assist in the unloading of various materials.
• Use MITS to locate and deliver items (FEFO).
• Scan materials when moved and ensure correct locations.
• Read production schedules to anticipate customer needs.
• Drive forklift safely with various storage methods.
• Maintain allergen and packaging storage requirements.

Skills

Forklift experience

Reading schedule

Safety first

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

Self-directed work

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Forklift Operator, Receiving (2nd shift) at the Sturgis, MI site within the Nutrition division. The role supports material flow, inbound receipt, and safe storage to ensure on-time production.

You will operate forklifts, follow cGMP, read schedules, and maintain OSHA/compliance. Abbott offers health benefits, a strong retirement plan, tuition programs, and growth opportunities.