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Forklift Operator - 1st shift, Thurs-Sun

Abbott · Columbus, OH · 2 wk ago
Product$15.8–$31.6/hrFull-time

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio 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. This position is based at our Columbus, Ohio plant in the Abbott Nutrition Division, which develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. Millions rely on our leading brands—including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®—to get the nutrients they need.

About the Role

The Utility role requires a thorough working knowledge of all Plant Material Control and Columbus Distribution Center (CDC) job functions, including applicable departmental equipment and systems such as Forklift, Cambar, HK Systems, TTMS, AMAPS, MITS, and AES. This position involves line support, receiving, loading, unloading, creating bills of lading (BOLs), case picking, and assuming computer room responsibilities as needed. You will maintain compliance with all GMP, safety, and quality guidelines, operate a yard tractor safely, and perform preventative maintenance by monitoring and responding to Plant and CDC automation systems and equipment. Leadership skills are required to cover for Crew Leaders when needed.

Responsibilities

  • Receiving Operations: Create accurate and legible documentation, perform data entry accurately, maintain all applicable systems with needed information, and safely and efficiently process inbound pallets. Ensure inventory accuracy by verifying SKU, quantity, and lot number at each touch point.
  • Loading, Unloading, Case Picking, Labeling, High-Stacking, and Palletizer Operations: Perform all tasks safely, ensure accurate documentation and inventory accuracy, follow process procedures/guidelines, and load trailers to meet weight requirements. Operate palletizer equipment and shuttle wagon/switcher safely to meet business needs.
  • Shipping/Receiving Office Functions: Release orders from CAMBAR in a timely manner, ensure all documentation is accurate, address people professionally, maintain databases with timely entries, and ensure BOLs are signed/dated by the Common Carrier Driver and Clerk during the shift.
  • General Functions:
    • Clean finished goods warehouse areas to GMP standards and support the master sanitation program.
    • Support the Department’s Continuous Improvement Program, including root cause analysis.
    • Perform all other tasks as assigned by management to meet business needs.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • 2+ years of experience using forklifts and forklift certification.
  • 6+ months of job experience within distribution center warehousing operations.
  • Experience with tools and equipment related to the position (e.g., hand tools, full-body harness, sit-down forklift, stand-up pick vehicle, computer skills) is desired.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
  • In-depth knowledge of all receiving/warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements, typically obtained through on-the-job training.

Schedule

1st shift, Thursday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM (4 × 10-hour shifts).

Pay

The base pay for this position is $15.80–$31.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Benefits

  • Clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled production areas.
  • Training and career development, including onboarding programs 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 on day 1).
  • Vacation: 120 hours of accrued vacation (prorated in the first year) + 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 for an affordable bachelor’s degree.
  • Company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.
  • Stable company with strong financial performance and active involvement in local communities.
  • 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.

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