Palletizer Operator - 2nd Shift Altavista
Abbott
Altavista, Virginia
Full-Time
$17
OfficeExecutive
Palletizer Operator
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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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 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
Operate the finished goods palletizer, the slip sheet dispenser, the pallet loader and the stretch wrapper and perform minor adjustments to the equipment
Set-up and load the associated equipment
Accurately input batch information into Cambar, affix tags to designated pallets of manufactured goods, and maintain inventory count records
Enter the batch count into the Cambar system assuring accuracy for product trace ability and audits
Verify batch quantity between Cambar System and computerized warehouse systems – troubleshoot any discrepancies
Run queries and verify counts and RECO problems.
Operate forklift truck in performance of duties; this requires obtaining a forklift license and completion of daily equipment inspection
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
Forklift Operation and/or the ability to obtain a forklift license
Being mechanically adept with a good mathematical background is highly desirable
Technical college computer courses
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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$17.15 – $34.25/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.