Utility Operator - Forklift / Receiving - Altavista, VA Plant (2nd Shift)

Utilities

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 our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, and 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.

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

• For Receiving Operations: Creates very accurate & legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable databases with needed information, and efficiently process inbound pallets through the proper process.
• For Loading, Unloading, Barcoding and Palletizer Operations: Performs all tasks safely, assures accurate documentation, follows all process procedures / guidelines, assures trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, and performs all tasks in an efficient & effective manner.
• Maintains proper FIFO of finished products and FEFO of raw materials.
• May include operations 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 palletizers in a timely manner.
• Maintains proper FEFO flow of raw materials.
• Utilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finished product nomenclature.
• Cleans up both raw material and finished goods warehouse areas.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• This position requires excellent written/verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, and being a very good team player.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of all receiving/warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements which usually are obtained through on-the-job training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior job experience within the Plant Material Control is preferred (at least 6 months preferable).
• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (hand tools, wearing of full body harness, sit-down forklift, stand up pick vehicle, computer knowledge/skills).

The base pay for this position is $18.65 $37.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.