Forklift Operator - 3rd shift

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines and serves people in more than 160 countries.

• Production areas that are clean, well‑lit and temperature‑controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well‑being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation plus a vacation buy program, 3 personal days and 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree
• Recognized as a great place to work and one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
• Stable company with strong financial performance and a record of community involvement

The Forklift Operator receives, stores, picks and dispenses raw materials and/or finished products. Coordinates the timely and accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to work‑in‑process/production areas and from finished products to support shipments to customers and other destinations. Responsible for loading and unloading of material with the use of a forklift.

• Safely operate a forklift and efficiently use the Cambar warehouse management system
• Use the Cambar radio frequency inventory system to store, pick or assemble finished product for shipment
• Understand and properly utilize ship orders and associated Columbus Distribution Center paperwork and RF terminals for shipping/receiving finished product and returns
• Maintain proper FIFO flow of finished products (may include operation of a forklift truck with a push‑pull attachment)
• Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
• Process shipments in a timely manner using operating systems within the Columbus Distribution Center
• Verify the commodity number, quantity, release status and lot numbers
• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to safety guidelines. Must communicate safety concerns to Columbus Distribution Center leadership and follow up to assure concerns are addressed
• Ensure compliance with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines

3rd shift, 11 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. EST, Monday – Friday

• High School Diploma
• Previous warehouse experience one (1) year
• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of area operations
• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)
• Must be able to deal with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment
• Good written or verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and analytical troubleshooting skills

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.

• Seniority:
  Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Production and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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