The Opportunity
This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.
Altavista, Va. , is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production.
Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.
What You’ll Work On
- 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
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Fork-Lift experience
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.