Abbott
Healthcare
ForkliftOperator
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“Forklift Operator at Abbott. Skills: Forklift operation, Warehouse management system, Inventory control. Receive raw materials. Store raw materials”
Industry & Context.
Analytical troubleshooting
Continuous standing for prolonged periods, Continuous walking for prolonged periods
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma, 1 year warehouse experience, Ability to make decisions based on awareness of area operations, Able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs), Able to deal with people under high pressure, Able to deal with constantly changing environment, Good written/verbal communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Analytical troubleshooting skills
What You'll Do.
Receive raw materials
Dispense raw materials
Receive finished products
Store finished products
Pick finished products
Dispense finished products
Coordinate material flow to production
Coordinate product flow for shipments
Load material with forklift
Unload material with forklift
Use Cambar radio frequency inventory system
Assemble finished product for shipment
Utilize associated paperwork
Maintain FIFO flow of finished products
Operate forklift truck with push-pull attachment
Check materials against packaging lists
Check materials against invoices
Check materials against freight bills
Assure conformity and accuracy
Process shipments in a timely manner
Use operating systems
Verify commodity number
Verify release status
Comply with FDA regulations
Comply with USDA regulations
Comply with OSHA regulations
Comply with Abbott regulations
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **ABOUT ABBOTT** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio Distribution Center 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. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives. **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: * 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** * **Vaca
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