Forklift Operator - Distribution (1st Shift) - Tipp City Plant

About the role

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:

• 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 - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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 Tipp City, OH 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.

What You'll Work On

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system
• Via use of Cambar radio frequency inventory system, the employee stores, picks or assembles finished product for shipment
• Understands and properly utilizes ship orders and associated warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished product
• Maintains proper FIFO flow of finished products (may include operation 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 production lines in a timely manner, maintains proper FIFO flow of raw materials and utilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finished product nomenclature
• Cleans up both raw material and finished goods warehouse areas
• Stages labels in mobile security carts for production lines
• Understands and completes label control portion of work order
• Maintains accurate records and reconciles inventory errors

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Must have experience with sit down forklifts
• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of technical college computer operations courses
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of area operations
• Ability to deal with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment
• Good written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and analytical troubleshooting skills

Additional information

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

Pay and benefits

The base pay for this position is $15.80 - $31.60/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

• JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing
• DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
• LOCATION: United States > Tipp City: Main/Liquid Plant

Additional Locations

• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: No
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes

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), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work in a clean room environment, Work in noisy environment