Forklift Operator; 3rd Shift Rotating Weekends

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Forklift Operator – Third Shift (10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. EST) – Tipp City, Ohio – Abbott Nutrition Division.

Location: United States – Tipp City, Ohio – Main/Liquid Plant

• Receive, store, pick and dispense raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinate timely and accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to work‑in‑process and production areas.
• Coordinate flow of finished products to support shipments to customers.
• Operate forklift to load and unload materials.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Use the Cambar radio‑frequency inventory system to store, pick or assemble finished products for shipment.
• Utilize ship orders, warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished products.
• Maintain proper FIFO flow of finished products (may include operation of a forklift truck with a push‑pull attachment).
• Store, pick or assemble raw materials in the warehouse, verifying commodity number, quantity, release status and lot number.
• Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other documentation to assure conformity and accuracy.
• Deliver materials to production lines in a timely manner and maintain proper FIFO flow of raw materials.
• Cleans up raw material and finished goods warehouse areas.
• Stage labels in mobile security carts for production lines.
• Complete label control portion of work orders.
• Maintain accurate records and reconcile inventory errors.
• Accountable for personal safety and adhere to safety guidelines; report safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership.
• Supply materials to lines or move product to and from dock areas to maintain efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• Comply with FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies and procedures.

Hours:

10:00 pm – 7:00 am. Work 5 days per week on a 6‑week rotating schedule.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating sit‑down forklifts.
• Ability to lift and maneuver objects up to 50 lbs.

• Completion of technical college computer operations courses.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of area operations.
• Ability to deal with people under high pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and analytical troubleshooting skills.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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Base pay: $15.80 – $31.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family:
Supply Chain. Division: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain.

Travel:
No. Medical Surveillance:
Yes.

Significant Work

Activities:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods, Driving a personal auto or company vehicle or powered material handling equipment, Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling weights > 20 lbs regularly, Working at heights (ladders, scaffolds), Working in noisy environment, Repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling.