Material Control​/Forklift Operator – 2nd Shift EST – Rotating Shift

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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®, Pedia Sure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® — to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

We offer a fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority, production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled, training and career development—including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance—competitive compensation, health care and well‑being programs (medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health), medical benefits start day 1, 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st year prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, student debt program and education benefit—an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

Abbott is recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and has been named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune, a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives and scientists.

The Forklift Operator receives, stores, picks and dispenses raw materials and/or finished products. Coordinates timely, accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to work‑in‑process/production areas. Coordinates timely, accurate flow of finished products to support shipments to customers and other destinations. Responsible for loading and unloading of material with the use of a forklift.

Hours for this role are 2:30 pm — 11:00 pm EST and will work 5 days per week on an 8‑week rotating schedule.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Via use of Cambar radio frequency inventory system, the employee stores, picks or assembles finished product for shipment. Understands and properly utilizes ship orders and associated warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished product. Maintains proper FIFO flow of finished products (may include operation of a forklift truck with a push‑pull attachment).

Stores, picks or assembles raw materials in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status and lot number. Checks materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy. Delivers materials to production lines in a timely manner, maintains proper FIFO flow of raw materials and utilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finished product nomenclature.

• Cleans up both raw material and finished goods warehouse areas.
• Stages labels in mobile security carts for production lines.
• Understands and completes label control portion of work order.
• Maintains accurate records and reconciles inventory errors.
• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to safety guidelines. Must communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership and follow up to assure the concerns are addressed.
• Must supply materials to lines or move product to and from dock areas to maintain efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.

The hourly pay for this position is $20.00 per hour USD, with a 5% shift differential. Salary is $15.55 –…