Forklift Operator - Distribution (1st Shift) - Tipp City Plant

Abbott • Tipp City, OH

4d • $16 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works at Abbott Nutrition’s Tipp City, Ohio location, supporting warehouse and production operations. The role stores, picks, and assembles finished products and raw materials; supports shipping and receiving; and delivers materials to production lines. It uses the Cambar radio-frequency inventory system and related warehouse paperwork and RF terminals. The operator maintains FIFO inventory flow, follows label-control procedures, keeps warehouse areas clean, and maintains accurate inventory records. The position is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Requirements

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

• 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 FIFO flow of finished products, potentially operating a forklift with a push-pull attachment.
• Store, pick, or assemble raw materials, verifying commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number.
• Check materials against packing lists, invoices, freight bills, and other documentation for accuracy and conformity.
• Deliver materials to production lines promptly and maintain FIFO flow of raw materials.
• Use knowledge of raw-material and finished-product nomenclature.
• Clean raw-material and finished-goods warehouse areas.
• Stage labels in mobile security carts for production lines.
• Complete the label-control portion of work orders.
• Maintain accurate records and reconcile inventory errors.
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical benefits start on day one.
• Wellness and occupational health programs.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated; vacation buy program; five personal days; and ten paid holidays.
• Retiree healthcare program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

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