Shipping & Receiving Specialist I

Abbott Laboratories; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Avon, Indiana, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Specialist I for the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management division. You will perform routine assembly and material handling tasks, ensuring traveler and quality documentation is accurate and up to date.

Follow procedures, participate in continuous improvement, and support safety and lean manufacturing practices in a fast-paced regulated environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures.
• Ability to utilize electronic data collection systems.
• Ability to prioritize work by sequencing and timing based on precedence.
• Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts.
• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Prefer 6 months of experience in a medical or regulated production environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation for cell operations and functions is accurate and up to date.
• Troubleshoot issues and communicate problems to manufacturing management.
• Maintain traveler and quality documents and ensure parts traceability.

Skills

Read procedures

Electronic data collection

Prioritization

Communication

Math basics

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Shipping & Receiving Specialist IApply: United States - Indiana - Avon: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 31159060Abbott 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:****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 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 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.**The Opportunity**This position works out of our Avon IN, location in the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats. Main Purpose of Role As an Operator I, you’ll work under direct supervision, performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes.**Shift**Monday-Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm**What You’ll Work On*** Ensure that relevant job documentation for cell operations and functions is accurate and up to date - Troubleshooting skills - Interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, active participation, active listening, Interpreting, cooperation, and flexibility to allow for a successful self-managed team* Be able to clearly communicate ideas, problems, and solutions to all levels of manufacturing management in both written and oral form* Positively represent the company during tours by demonstrating techniques and sharing appropriate information* Positively represents and supports the company’s policies and procedures* Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with internal customers and external customers, such as tours* Follow safety guidelines and utilize appropriate safety devices when performing all operations* Participate in continuous improvement/quality initiatives to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics* Perform routine/preventative maintenance on applicable equipment to maximize efficiency, minimize accidents to enhance longer life of equipment and tools* Maintain accurate records to ensure traveler and quality documents are accurate, all parts are traceable, and quality issues can be addressed to assure the quality of all products* Demonstrates a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing. Demonstrates a basic understanding of continuous improvement* Participate with the Manufacturing Supervisor/Manager in setting and monitoring individual goals and cell performance metrics that continuously seek to improve the quality of operations* Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements**Required Qualifications*** Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions - Understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages* Ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance* Ability to handle and maneuver small components and parts* Ability to make critical decisions and judgements with minimal supervision**Preferred Qualifications*** Prefer 6 months of experience working in a medical or other regulated production environments* Previous medical device, manufacturing, or assembly experience is helpful* High school degree or equivalent preferredLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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**$16.85 – $33.75/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Manufacturing## **DIVISION:**CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management## **LOCATION:**United States > Avon : 10223 Veterans Drive## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**No## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Not Applicable## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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