Forklift Driver / Material Handler 2nd Shift - Altavista

Material Handler Ingredient StorageAbbott 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.Working at AbbottAt 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 contributionTuition 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.The OpportunityThis 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 OnOperate 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 correctAccurately count and verify all raw materials prior to unloadingAccurately pull and stage all raw materials needed for productionEnsure all inventory transactions are accurateEnsure Material Inventory Tracking System (MITS) matches physical description, count, location, and status of each raw material itemAssist with cycle counting requirements for all raw materialsAccurately complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT)You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDMinimum of two years Forklift experiencePreferred QualificationsKnowledge of inventory control system: i.e. MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft OfficeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe base pay for this position is $17.15 – $34.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.