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

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production.

What You'll Work On

• Receiving Operations: Create very accurate & legible documentation, perform data entry accurately, maintain all applicable databases with needed information, and efficiently process inbound pallets through the proper process
• Loading, Unloading, Casepicking, Barcoding and Palletizer Operations: Perform all tasks safely, assure accurate documentation, follow all process procedures / guidelines, assure trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, and perform all tasks in an efficient & effective manner. This includes safely operating the palletizer equipment and shuttle wagon/switcher to meet business needs
• Shipping/Receiving Office Functions: Assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all databases are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL's are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift
• Store, pick or assemble raw materials in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number. Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
• Clean up finished goods warehouse areas
• All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business

You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.