Forklift Operator - 1st shift, Thurs-Sun

Abbott • Columbus, OH

2d • $16 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of the Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. The Utility role is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all Plant Material Control and Columbus Distribution Center (CDC) job functions. This includes knowledge of applicable departmental equipment and systems such as Forklift, Cambar, HK Systems, TTMS, AMAPS, MITS, and AES. The Utility is responsible for line support, receiving, loading, unloading, creating bills of lading (BOL’s), case picking, assuming computer room responsibilities as needed, performing full functionality in the Shipping Office, while maintaining compliance to all GMP, safety, and quality guidelines. This position involves the ability to successfully and safely operate a yard tractor. It may also involve some performance of preventative maintenance, monitoring and responding to Plant and CDC automation systems and equipment. The role requires meeting all safety and housekeeping requirements and having the ability and leadership to cover for Crew Leaders when needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience using forklifts
• Forklift certified
• 6+ months of job experience within distribution center warehousing operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• In-depth knowledge of all receiving/warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements which usually are obtained through on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (hand tools, wearing of full body harness, sit-down forklift, stand up pick vehicle, computer knowledge/skills).

Responsibilities

• Creates very accurate & legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable systems with needed information, and safely and efficiently process inbound pallets through the proper unloading process, including ensuring inventory is accurate when receiving product in to the WMS system (i.e. verifies the SKU, quantity, and lot number at each touch point)
• Performs all tasks safely, assures accurate documentation and inventory accuracy at all touch points (i.e. verifies the SKU, quantity, and lot number at each touch point), follows all process procedures / guidelines, assures trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, and performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner to meet the needs of the business. This includes safely operating the palletizer equipment and shuttle wagon/switcher to meet business needs.
• Release orders from CAMBAR in a timely manner, assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all databases are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL's are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift.
• Cleans up finished goods warehouse areas to GMP standards and supports the master sanitation program of the department
• Supports the Departments Continuous Improvement Program, including root cause analysis
• All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED