Forklift Operator - 1st Shift, 9:30am-6:00pm

  • Abbott
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION:

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:

  • 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 plan

  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

  • 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 bachelors 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 stablecompany with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

  • 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:

The Forklift Operator (1st 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

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)

Apply Now

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$15.80 $31.60/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : High Rise Warehouse ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipmentAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol:
Job ID: 513487838
Originally Posted on: 3/13/2026

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