Forklift Operator (Warehouse) - Altavista, VA Plant (3nd Shift)
Abbott
Summary
Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott. Our location in Altavista VA currently has an opportunity for a Warehouse Operator. This site is Abbott's largest Nutrition manufacturing plant in the world.
Job description
Job Description
Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott. Our location in Altavista VA currently has an opportunity for a Warehouse Operator. This site is Abbott's largest Nutrition manufacturing plant in the world.
What You'll Do
- 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. Includes 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
Education and Experience
Required: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Previous Fork-Lift experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous Fork-Lift experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness Programs
- Occupational Health Programs
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Training & Career Development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.