Forklift Operator (3rd Shift, 10:00p - 7:00a, Rotating Weekends) - Tipp City Plant

Abbott Laboratories • Tipp City, OH

1d • $16 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works at Abbott’s Tipp City, Ohio plant in the Abbott Nutrition division. The role receives, stores, picks, and dispenses raw materials and finished products, coordinating accurate and timely material flow between warehouse inventory and production areas and finished-product flow for shipment. The operator loads and unloads materials using a forklift and helps maintain efficient shipping and receiving operations. The position is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system and complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA, and Abbott requirements, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The scheduled shift is 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., five days per week on a six-week rotating schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 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 and verbal communication, interpersonal, and analytical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, and dispense raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to work-in-process and production areas.
• Coordinate the flow of finished products to support shipments to customers and other destinations.
• Load and unload materials using a forklift.
• Use the Cambar radio frequency inventory system to store, pick, or assemble finished products for shipment.
• Use ship orders, warehouse paperwork, and RF terminals for shipping and receiving finished products.
• Maintain proper FIFO flow of finished products, potentially operating a forklift with a push-pull attachment.
• Store, pick, or assemble raw materials and verify commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number.
• Check materials against packing lists, invoices, freight bills, and other documentation for conformity and accuracy.
• Deliver materials to production lines promptly and maintain proper FIFO flow of raw materials.
• Clean raw-material and finished-goods warehouse areas.
• Stage labels in mobile security carts for production lines and complete the label-control portion of work orders.
• Maintain accurate records and reconcile inventory errors.
• Follow safety guidelines, communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control or Columbus Distribution Center leadership, and follow up to ensure concerns are addressed.
• Supply materials to production lines and move products to and from dock areas to support shipping and receiving.
• Comply with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA, and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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