Forklift / Warehouse Utility - NEW Altavista, VA Warehouse - 2nd Shift

Abbott Laboratories • Altavista, VA

6d • $19 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at Abbott Nutrition’s new distribution center in Altavista, Virginia. The role supports warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, loading and unloading, case picking, barcoding, palletizer operations, shipping and receiving office functions, and storing, picking, or assembling raw materials. The employee must maintain accurate documentation and database entries, follow operating procedures, and work safely and efficiently. The position is accountable for meeting FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards and policies.

The position works one of two schedules: Sunday through Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., or Wednesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate, legible receiving documentation; perform accurate data entry; maintain applicable databases; and process inbound pallets through the proper process.
• Perform loading, unloading, case picking, barcoding, and palletizer operations safely and efficiently, following process procedures and guidelines and ensuring accurate documentation and trailer weight requirements.
• Safely operate palletizer equipment and a shuttle wagon/switcher to meet business needs.
• Complete shipping and receiving office functions, maintaining accurate documentation and database entries and ensuring bills of lading are signed and dated by the common carrier driver and clerk during the shift.
• Store, pick, or assemble raw materials in the warehouse, verifying commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number.
• Check materials against packing lists, invoices, freight bills, or other documentation for conformity and accuracy.
• Clean finished goods warehouse areas.
• Complete other tasks assigned by management to meet business needs.
• Meet FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Employees can 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, 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