Forklift Driver

4 weeks ago


Altavista, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

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.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

* Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority
* Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
* Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
* Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
* Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
* Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
* Company Paid Pension Plan
* 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
* 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
* The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

The Opportunity

This Material Handler Ingredient Storage position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition Division.

What You'll Work On

* 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)
* Ensure all supplier documentation is complete and correct
* Accurately count and verify all raw materials prior to unloading
* Accurately pull and stage all raw materials needed for production
* Ensure all inventory transactions are accurate
* Ensure Material Inventory Tracking System (MITS) matches physical description, count, location, and status of each raw material item
* Assist with cycle counting requirements for all raw materials
* Accurately complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT)

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

Pay and Shift

The hourly pay for this position is $20.30 and this is for 2nd shift.

Required Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED
* Minimum of two years Forklift experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledge of inventory control system: i.e. MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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

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, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $16.55 - $33.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.


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