Forklift Operator - Receiving - 3rd Shift, Altavista VA Plant

Operator Warehouse Receiving 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 the next calendar year through our Health Investment Plan (HIP) and PPO medical plan.
• 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.

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®, Pedia Sure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista 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.

• Understand and properly utilize finished goods and raw material selection by using the Cambar/MITS system to support FEFO.
• Store, pick or assemble materials in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, and release status and lot number.
• Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy.
• Store all raw materials in assigned areas within the warehouse.
• Prior to storing, remove all visibly damaged products and return it to the appropriate processing area.
• Properly label and receive raw materials into the MITs system.

• Stage labels and complete label control portion of work order.

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

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate and obtain a forklift driver’s license.

• Experience and understanding of a Warehouse Management System.
• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer.

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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 $17.15 – $34.25/hour

JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States >
Altavista :
Building 1
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Shift Premium (United States Of America)
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK

ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

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