ABBOTT LABORATORIES Warehouse Operator - Altavista, VA Plant (Weekend Days) Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Objectives

The Warehouse Operator receives, stores, picks, and dispenses raw materials and/or finished products. 

Major responsibilities

• Coordinates timely and accurate flow of materials from warehouse inventory to desired areas
• 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
• Via use of Cambar radio frequency inventory 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.  Includes operation of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment (reach forklift)
• Stores, picks or assembles finished goods within the warehouse, verifying the item number, quantity, release status, and lot number.  Checks materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
• Utilizes knowledge of finished product nomenclature and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and of the finished goods warehouse  
• Maintains accurate records and reconciles inventory errors
• All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business

Education

High School diploma or GED required

Skills and Experience

Previous Fork-Lift experience preferred

Accountability / Scope/Budget

• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to the safety guidelines. Must communicate safety and GMP concerns to Altavista Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed
• Must supply materials to lines or move product to and from the dock areas to maintain efficient shipping and receiving operations
• This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of area operations is necessary.  Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.)

Shift Hours:  Sat/Sun - 700-1930 and Mon/Tues 700-1530