Forklift Driver - 2nd Shift - Altavista, VA

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

• Carefully coordinate the timely and accurate movement of materials from warehouse inventory to designated areas.
• Ensure the timely and accurate movement of finished products to support customer shipments and other destinations.
• Use a forklift to load and unload materials.
• Operate a Cambar radio frequency inventory system to store, pick, or assemble finished products for shipment.
• Understand and correctly use ship orders and associated warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished products.
• Maintain a first-in-first-out (FIFO) flow of finished products, including operating a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment (reach forklift).
• Store, pick, or assemble finished goods within the warehouse, verifying item numbers, quantities, release statuses, and lot numbers.
• Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills, or other relevant documentation to ensure conformity and accuracy.
• Utilize knowledge of finished product nomenclature and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and the finished goods warehouse.
• Keep accurate records and reconcile inventory errors.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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, 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 one of the best places 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.

Pay

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.