Material Handler I

abbott; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott is hiring a Material Handler I at our Westford, MA site. This onsite role supports movement and management of materials in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will perform manual tasks, operate forklifts or pallet jacks, and use SAP/WMS to track material status while adhering to GMP and QMS requirements. Safety and accuracy are essential, with lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional chemical handling.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in healthcare, medical device, or biotech industry.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing/Documentation Practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to push/pull up to 250 lbs using pallet handling equipment.
• Attention to detail with part/batch numbers, documentation, and timely transactions.
• Ability to perform tasks in a quality system environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual and clerical duties moving materials, may use computers.
• Pulls material from warehouse stock using a pick list and RF devices.
• Uses barcode scanner to verify items for airlock picklist.
• Transports materials using forklift, pallet jack, or truck to designated location.
• Manages and maintains materials in assigned roles.
• Participates in weekly cycle count activities.
• Performs SAP transactions to identify material status.
• Inspects all packages for damage and verifies packing slips against invoices.

Skills

MS Office

GMP basics

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

SAP

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Material Handler I

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 of which you dream.
• 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Material Handler I for Abbott Vascular in our Westford, MA site. This is an onsite role.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

What You’ll Work On:

• Performs manual and clerical duties, which may utilize computers, in the movement of materials.
• Pulls material from warehouse stock using a pick list and possibly radio-frequency device
• Utilizes a bar code scanner to scan items for material airlock picklist.
• Transports materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or truck to the designated location.
• Responsible for the management/maintenance of materials in assigned roles.
• Participate and complete cycle count activities on a weekly basis.
• Performs SAP transactions to clearly identify the status of the material.
• Examines all packages visually at the time of delivery for any damage, and compares the identity and quantities listed on the packing slips, invoices and freight bills to the packages to ensure the information is accurate.
• Lifts packages up to 50 lbs.
• Prioritize daily tasks to meet material demands, and maintain a neat and orderly workplace.
• Solves problems of limited scope and complexity with direction from lead or co-workers.
• Maintain a neat and safe work environment.
• Some areas will require the handling of chemicals with proper training and PPE.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 0-3 years of experience within the healthcare, medical device, or biotechnology industry.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with basics of Good Manufacturing/Documentation Practices
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to push/pull up to 250lbs using manual and/or powered pallet handling equipment
• Attention to detail with regard to part/batch numbers, documentation, and timely transactions
• Ability to perform tasks in a quality system environment

Preferred Experience

• 2 year degree or some college credits
• Medical Device experience
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems, preferably SAP

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.

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

$16.35 – $32.65/hour

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

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

LOCATION:

United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf