Forklift - Material Handler - 2nd Shift Ingredients Altavista Plant
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of two years Forklift experience
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of inventory control system: i.e. MITS, AMAPS, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Operate 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 correct
- Accurately count and verify all raw materials prior to unloading
- Accurately pull and stage all raw materials needed for production
- Ensure all inventory transactions are accurate
- Ensure Material Inventory Tracking System (MITS) matches physical description, count, location, and status of each raw material item
- Assist with cycle counting requirements for all raw materials
- Accurately complete InterPlant Transfers (IPT)
- Meet compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
- Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
