Material Control/Forklift Operator - (3rd Shift)

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

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 DO:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system

• Via use of Cambar radio frequency inventory system: Store, pick or assemble finished product for shipment

• Understand and utilize ship orders and associated warehouse paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished products

• Maintain proper FIFO flow of finished products (may include operation of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment)

• 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

• Deliver materials to production lines in a timely manner, maintain proper FIFO flow of raw materials and utilize knowledge of both raw materials and finished product nomenclature

• Clean up both raw material and finished goods warehouse areas

• Stage labels in mobile security carts for production lines

• Complete label control portion of work order

• Maintain accurate records and reconcile inventory errors

• Adhere to the safety guidelines and communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed

• Supply materials to lines or move product to and from dock areas to maintain efficient shipping and receiving operations

• Comply with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines

Education and Experience You'll Bring:

Required:

• High school diploma/GED

• Experience with sit / stand up down forklifts

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals

• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of area operations is necessary

• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)

Preferred:

• Completion of technical college computer operations courses  

• 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

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