Forklift Operator (Warehouse) - Altavista, VA Plant (3nd Shift)

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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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. But working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 650+ that works together to help nourish the world.

• →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

• High school diploma or GED

• Previous Fork-Lift experience