Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

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.

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. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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.

For over 70 years, Abbotts Sturgis, Mich. , has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, youll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Material supply to production areas and related activities
• Incoming material receipt and storage
• GMP cleaning
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Major Responsibilities:

• Supply materials in a timely manner to the customer
• Assist in the unloading of various materials
• Effectively utilize the MITS (Material Inventory Tracking System) to locate and deliver items based on FEFO (First Expiration, First Out)
• Effectively utilize MITS to accurately scan materials when moved materials are in the location they are scanned to
• Must be able to read a production schedule and use to anticipate the needs of the customer
• Drive a fork lift safely and effectively, moving a variety of load types, using various storage methods (stacking, drive-in racks, push back racks, etc) without damage to material or facility
• Understand and adhere to all storage requirements including allergen, plastics, oils, etc.
• Ability to work OT during the week and on weekends

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

High School Diploma/GED required

Background:

• Prior fork lift experience or the ability to quickly learn the skill
• Work in a fast-paced production environment ideal
• Good communication skills
• Safety a priority
• Understanding of cGMPs (current good manufacturing practices)
• Flexibility in thinking and duties
• Ability to self-direct work
• Ability to multi-task

Accountability/Scope/Budget:

Material Control is responsible for the total material function at the Sturgis plant including planning and procurement, receiving, storage of all inbound items and their movement through the plant; production line support; production scheduling and finished product storage.

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)

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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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $18.65 $37.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.