Switch Truck / Forklift Utility - 2nd Shift Warehouse

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA is hiring for a warehouse role within the Nutrition division. The position focuses on receiving, storing, and moving materials with attention to accuracy and safety, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform inbound and outbound logistics tasks, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with FDA/OSHA policies while contributing to the efficient operation of the site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and process inbound pallets; maintain databases and data accuracy.
• Load, unload, case-pick, barcode, and palletize materials safely and efficiently.
• Prepare shipping/receiving documents and ensure BOLs are signed by drivers and clerks.
• Store and verify raw materials against packing lists, invoices, or freight paperwork.
• Clean up warehouse areas and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Utilities

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 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.

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

• Receiving Operations : Create very accurate & legible documentation, perform data entry accurately, maintain all applicable databases with needed information, and efficiently process inbound pallets through the proper process
• Loading, Unloading, Casepicking, Barcoding and Palletizer Operations : Perform all tasks safely, assure accurate documentation, follow all process procedures / guidelines, assure trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, and perform all tasks in an efficient & effective manner. This includes safely operating the palletizer equipment and shuttle wagon/switcher to meet business needs
• Shipping/Receiving Office Functions : Assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all databases are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL's are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift
• Store, pick or assemble raw materials in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number. Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
• Clean up finished goods warehouse areas
• All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid CDL license or be able to obtain a CDL license within 6 months

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.

The base pay for this position is $19.05 – $38.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.