Forklift / Switch Truck CDL Operator (Utility) - Altavista, VA Plant (2nd Shift)

Abbott • Altavista, VA

3d • $19 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at Abbott’s Altavista, Virginia plant in the Abbott Nutrition division. The operator supports warehouse, receiving, shipping, and production operations by processing inbound pallets; performing loading, unloading, casepicking, barcoding, and palletizer work; and safely operating material-handling equipment, including a shuttle wagon or switcher. The role also includes accurate recordkeeping, data entry, database maintenance, warehouse material storage and picking, and cleanup of finished-goods warehouse areas. The employee is accountable for meeting FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid CDL license, or ability to obtain a CDL license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate, legible receiving documentation, enter data accurately, maintain applicable databases, and process inbound pallets through the proper process.
• Perform loading, unloading, casepicking, barcoding, and palletizer tasks safely and efficiently; follow procedures and guidelines, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure trailers meet weight requirements.
• Safely operate palletizer equipment and the shuttle wagon or switcher to meet business needs.
• Complete shipping and receiving office functions, including maintaining accurate documentation and databases, making timely entries, communicating professionally, and ensuring bills of lading are signed and dated by the common carrier driver and clerk during the shift.
• Store, pick, or assemble warehouse raw materials and verify commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number.
• Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills, and other relevant documents for conformity and accuracy.
• Clean finished-goods warehouse areas.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management to meet business needs.
• Meet applicable FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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