Forklift Operator 2nd Shift 3:00pm 11:30pm

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.

Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.

Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

**Forklift Operator / Material Control Handler - Tipp City DC (2nd Shift)**

**Working at Abbott**

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to:

+ Career development with an international companywhere you can grow the career you dream of.

+ Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

+ An excellent retirement savings plan withahigh employer contribution

+ Tuition reimbursement,theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program,andFreeUeducation benefit- an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

+ A company recognized asa great placeto work in dozens of countriesworldwideandnamed one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

+ A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well asthebest place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

**The Opportunity**

**This position works out of our Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division.** Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active.

Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

**Tipp City, Ohio,** is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality.

Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

**What You'll Work On**

+ Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of thequality system
+ Via use of Cambarradio frequencyinventory system, the employee stores, picks or assembles finished product for shipment
+ Understands and properly utilizesship ordersand associatedwarehousepaperworkand RF terminalsfor shipping/receiving finished product
+ Maintains proper FIFOflowof finished products (may include operation of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment)
+ Stores, picks or assembles raw materials in thewarehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status and lot number
+ Checks materials againstpackaginglists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinentdocumentationto assure conformity and accuracy
+ Delivers materials toproductionlines in a timelymanner, maintainsproper FIFOflowof raw materials and utilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finishedproduct nomenclature
+ Cleans up both raw material and finished goodswarehouseareas
+ Stages labels in mobile security carts forproductionlines
+ Understands and completeslabel controlportion of work order
+ Maintainsaccurate recordsand reconcilesinventory errors

**Shift**

Hours for this role are **3** **:0** **0 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday.**

**Required Qualifications**

+ High school diploma/GED
+ Must have experience with sit down forklifts
+ Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Completion of technical college computeroperationscourses
+ Knowledge of applicableregulatory standardsand requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
+ Ability to make decisionsbased on awareness of areaoperations
+ Ability to deal with people under high pressure and in a constantlychanging environment
+ Good written/verbal communication skills,interpersonal skillsandanalyticaltroubleshootingskills

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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**Learn more about our** **health and wellness** **benefits** **, which provide the security to help you and your family** **live** **full lives** **: ** www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $15.55 – $31.15 per hour.

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com

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