JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 company where 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 with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the _Freedom 2 Save_ student debt program, and _FreeU_ education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named 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 as the best 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

The Forklift Operator (Third shift - 10:00p - 7:00a EST) receives, stores, picks and dispenses raw materials and/or finished products. Coordinates timely accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to work-in-process/production areas. Coordinates 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.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system
Via use of Cambar radio frequency inventory system, the employee stores, picks or assembles finished product for shipment
Understands and properly utilizes ship orders and associated warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished product
Maintains proper FIFO flow of finished products (may include operation of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment)
Stores, picks or assembles raw materials in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status and lot number
Checks materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
Delivers materials to production lines in a timely manner, maintains proper FIFO flow of raw materials and utilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finished product nomenclature
Cleans up both raw material and finished goods warehouse areas
Stages labels in mobile security carts for production lines
Understands and completes label control portion of work order
Maintains accurate records and reconciles inventory errors
Accountable for personal safety and adhering to the safety guidelines. Must communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed
Must supply materials to lines or move product to and from dock areas to maintain efficient shipping and receiving operations
This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines

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

Shift

Hours for this role are10:00pm – 7:00am and will work 5 days per week on a 6-week rotating schedule.

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 computer operations courses
Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
Ability to make decisions based on awareness of area operations
Ability to deal with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment
Good written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and analytical troubleshooting skills

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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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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.

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About Us

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years,Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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Forklift Operator (3rd Shift, 10:00p - 7:00a, Rotating Weekends)

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