Switch Truck / Forklift Utility - 2nd Shift Warehouse

Abbott Laboratories; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Altavista, VA seeks a Switch Truck / Forklift Utility on 2nd shift within the Nutrition Supply Chain. Responsibilities include receiving, loading/unloading, case-picking, barcoding, palletizing, and shipping/receiving office tasks. A CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months is required, along with a high school diploma or GED.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork. Join Abbott, a global healthcare leader offering growth, benefits, and a strong retirement

Qualifications

• Data entry and documentation experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CDL license is required or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Receiving operations: maintain accurate documentation and data entry.
• Load, unload, case-pick, barcode, and palletize safely and efficiently.
• Shipping/receiving office tasks: maintain accurate databases and ensure proper paperwork.
• Store, pick or assemble raw materials; verify quantities and lot numbers.
• Clean up finished goods areas and perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Switch Truck / Forklift Utility - 2nd Shift WarehouseApply: United States - Virginia - Altavista: United States - Virginia - Danville: United States - Virginia - Lynchburg: United States - Virginia - Stuarts Draft: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 1, 2026 (14 days left to apply): 31161278Abbott 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.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****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.** 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*** **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 businessYou’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**Apply Now****Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.**The base pay for this position is**$19.05 – $38.15/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Supply Chain## **DIVISION:**ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain## **LOCATION:**United States > Altavista : Building 1## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**No## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**No## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf