1st Shift Logistics Clerk – Columbus Shipping

Abbott; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Distribution Center Shipping Clerk in Columbus, OH. The role involves receiving, picking, packing, verifying against invoices, and dispatching goods.

You will maintain inventory records in a database, respond to stock inquiries, and perform routine warehouse tasks in a fast-paced environment. The position supports cross-functional teams, adheres to FDA/OSHA and company policies, and includes training in international shipping.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Microsoft Office experience
• Warehouse database knowledge
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods, check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Pick order, pack, receive, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.
• Ensure proper routing of materials is maintained while transporting the materials between departments.
• Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock and inventory records.
• Retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on stock transfer, inventory levels or delivery schedules).
• Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization’s established procedures.
• These activities may include updating stock cards and inventory records, and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms.
• Timely processing of receipts and shipments, including international and DG.
• International and DG shipping training and certification provided.
• Cross functional communication with Regulatory, Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning, and others as required.
• Follow provided control procedures to complete tasks.
• Complete Warehousing & Inventory execution tasks if applicable.
• Perform Material Movements both physically and systematically.
• Generate Work Orders from an ERP system.
• Perform Work Order Receipts in ERP system.
• Perform cycle counting.
• Process stock transfers and material requests.
• Operate material handling equipment, including potential use of forklifts or other equipment with appropriate training and/or certification.
• Load and/or unload trucks as required.
• Support all initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Distribution Center Shipping Clerk in Columbus, OH. The role involves receiving, picking, packing, verifying against invoices, and dispatching goods.

You will maintain inventory records in a database, respond to stock inquiries, and perform routine warehouse tasks in a fast-paced environment. The position supports cross-functional teams, adheres to FDA/OSHA and company policies, and includes training in international shipping.