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 nutritionmanufacturingfacilities 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 (SECOND SHIFT - 2 : 30PM - 11 : 00PM EST) receives, stores, picks and dispenses raw materials and / or finished products.
Coordinates timely accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory towork-in-process / productionareas. 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 frequencyinventory 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 timelymanner, maintainsproper 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 andGMPconcerns 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
Pay and Shift
The hourly pay for this position is $20.00 / hour + a 5% shift differential .Hours for this role are 2 : 30pm 11 : 00pm 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 computeroperationscourses
- Knowledge of applicableregulatory standardsand requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
- Ability to make decisionsbased on awareness of areaoperations
- Ability to deal with people under high pressure and in a constantlychanging environment
- Good written / verbal communication skills,interpersonal skillsandanalyticaltroubleshootingskills
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)