Forklift Driver / Material Handler 2nd Shift - Altavista
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Job overview
Abbott is hiring a Forklift Driver / Material Handler 2nd Shift - Altavista. Abbott is seeking a Material Handler to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment for unloading and receiving raw materials. This role involves ensuring accurate documentation, counting, and verification of materials, as well as pulling and staging materials for production. The Material Handler will also be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and assisting with cycle counting requirements.
Key focus areas include Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment to unload and receive all raw materials, Ensure all supplier documentation is complete and correct, and Accurately count and verify all raw materials prior to unloading.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and 2+ Years Forklift Experience. Important skills include Forklift Operation and Material Handling Equipment Operation. Preferred (not required): Inventory Control System, MITS, AMAPS, and Communication.
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Full 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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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:
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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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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.
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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
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Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment to unload and receive all raw materials in a timely, accurate, and safe manner (full truckload, LTL, railcar, and tanker)
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Ensure all supplier documentation is complete and correct
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Accurately count and verify all raw materials prior to unloading
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Accurately pull and stage all raw materials needed for production
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Ensure all inventory transactions are accurate
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Ensure Material Inventory Tracking System (MITS) matches physical description, count, location, and status of each raw material item
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Assist with cycle counting requirements for all raw materials
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Accurately complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT)
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED
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Minimum of two years Forklift experience
Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge of inventory control system: i.e. MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en)
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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.
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 $17.15 – $34.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]
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