Utility Operator, Receiving (2nd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott•Sturgis, MI

4d•$19 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Operator, Receiving works at Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan location in the Abbott Nutrition division. The role supports material control and receiving operations, including relieving routine Material Control Operator tasks and processing general stores requests. The operator may be assigned flexibly across related duties and must provide customer-oriented support. The position regularly uses a forklift for prolonged periods and requires familiarity with the duties of Receiving Clerk, Material Control Operator, General Stores, Label Hold Cage Coordinator, and other related positions so the employee can provide coverage as needed. The work also includes timely and accurate paperwork and computer tasks, updating and troubleshooting data in the MITS system, and participating in cost reduction and process-improvement activities. The employee is accountable for meeting FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards and policies. The position is based at Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan plant. It has an assigned shift, but the employee may occasionally be assigned to another shift for designated periods. The posting identifies the role as second shift. The work includes prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, as well as driving a personal or company vehicle or powered material-handling equipment. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to use a computer to perform job duties.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL).
Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced, constantly changing, customer-service-driven environment.
Flexibility to work an assigned shift and, on occasion, another shift for designated periods.
Ability to safely operate a forklift regularly and for prolonged periods.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Very good interpersonal skills.
Analytical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to multitask.
Very good team-player skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional products.
Six months or more of experience in Material Control.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Relieve routine tasks associated with the Material Control Operator and process general stores requests.
Work flexibly across job assignments while providing customer-oriented service.
Use a forklift regularly and for prolonged periods to perform job duties.
Know and perform duties associated with Receiving Clerk, Material Control Operator, General Stores, Label Hold Cage Coordinator, and other related positions as needed.
Complete timely and accurate paperwork and computer work, including receiving clerk duties and other assigned tasks.
Update and troubleshoot data in the MITS system, including bag movements and line supply locators.
Participate in cost-reduction, process-improvement, and other job-related activities to maintain and improve department competitiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
Meet applicable FDA, OSHA, and Abbott compliance standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical benefits starting on day one.
Wellness and occupational health programs.
120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, plus a vacation buy program, three personal days, and 10 paid holidays.
Retiree healthcare program.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit.
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for free coverage in the HIP PPO medical plan for the next calendar year.
Training, onboarding, and career development programs.
Competitive compensation and incentives.