Warehouse Coordinator, Distribution Center

Abbott Laboratories; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Distribution Operations professional to oversee daily activities in the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management division at Avon, IN. You will ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and training objectives while handling goods receipt, storage, and dispatch processes.

The role requires at least 2 years in logistics/warehousing and involves data entry, inventory tracking, and forklift operation to maintain efficient stock control and site operations.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma (± 12 years) as stated in the job posting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution or Warehousing or planning.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods.
• Check for damage and discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Sort, label, and store goods.
• Arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods.
• Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain stock records.
• Respond to inventory enquiries with stored information.
• Operate forklifts or other warehouse machinery.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for new hires.
• Plan and execute site engagement events to boost morale.
• Support communication between associates and leadership.
• Track and manage employee engagement metrics.

Education

Technical Diploma

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

The primary function of this job is to oversee and coordinate daily activities within Distribution Operations for both Abbott nonexempt and contract personnel to ensure compliance with Quality, Regulatory, Corporate and Departmental Guidelines, Training and Performance objectives. Follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, record, and dispatch goods in a store or warehouse.

Main Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods.
• Check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Accurately sort, label, and store goods.
• Arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.
• Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records.
• Retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on inventory levels or delivery schedules.).
• Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization’s established procedures.
• These activities may include answering telephones, updating stock cards and inventory records, and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms.
• Operate forklifts or other warehouse machinery.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding by scheduling orientations, preparing training materials, and ensuring a smooth first-day experience.
• Plan and execute site engagement events (e.g., safety celebrations, recognition programs, team-building activities) to boost morale.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees by supporting communication between associates and leadership.
• Track and manage employee engagement metrics and feedback, helping identify opportunities to improve workplace culture.
• Organize recognition and appreciation initiatives (birthdays, milestones, performance highlights) to maintain a positive environment.
• Partner with site leadership to ensure consistent onboarding processes and event execution, aligning with site goals and compliance standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Technical Diploma (± 12 years)

Experience Minimum 2 years years equivalent work experience in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution or Warehousing or planning. The base pay for this position is $22.50 - $45.00/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Westfield: 1820 Bastian Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes 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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time 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.pdf

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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