Forklift Driver - 2nd Shift - NEW Altavista Warehouse
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division, out of our NEW Distribution Center. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages.
Job description
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division, out of our NEW Distribution Center. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages.
What You'll Work On
- Coordinate timely and accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to desired areas
- Coordinate timely accurate flow of finished products to support shipments to customers and other destinations
- Responsible for loading and unloading of material with the use of a forklift
- Via use of Cambar radio frequency inventory system, the employee stores, picks, or assembles finished product for shipment
- Understand and properly utilize ship orders and associated warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished product
- Maintain proper FIFO flow of finished products, including operation of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment (reach forklift)
- Store, pick or assemble finished goods within the warehouse, verifying the item number, quantity, release status, and lot number
- Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
- Utilize knowledge of finished product nomenclature and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness of work area and of the finished goods warehouse
- Maintain accurate records and reconciles inventory errors
- All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business
Shift Schedules
Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3:00 pm - 1:30 am or Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday 3:00 pm - 1:30 am
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous forklift experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Free medical coverage (HIP PPO)
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program
- FreeU education benefit
- Career development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.