Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift Monday-Friday High Rise Warehouse

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

Abbott's Nutrition Division 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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Columbus, OH (High Rise Warehouse) currently has an opportunity for a Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift M-F. With state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation, you will work with a team that's dedicated to nourishing the world.

WHAT WE OFFER AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 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 getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Forklift Operator (3rd Shift) is responsible for picking, layer picking, receiving, loading, and covering Low Bay support. The position will work onsite at our Columbus, OH (High Rise Warehouse) location.

• Safely operate a forklift and able to efficiently use the Cambar (warehouse management system)
• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the quality system
• Effectively process shipments in a timely manner, using operating systems within the Columbus Distribution Center
• Store, pick or assemble finished product for shipment using the Cambar radio frequency inventory system
• 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)
• Verify the commodity number, quantity, release status and lot numbers
• Check materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy

PAY & SHIFT:

• The hourly pay for this position is $20.50/hour USD
• This is a 3rd Shift position that works M-F

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• 1 year or more of previous warehouse experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to efficiently use the Cambar warehouse management system (or experience using other warehouse management systems)

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com .

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

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The base pay for this position is $15.15 - $30.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.