Warehouse General Utility -12-Hour Day Shift

Abbott Laboratories; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

401(k) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Columbus, Ohio is hiring for a General Utility, Warehouse role within the Nutrition division. The position covers receiving, loading, unloading, and shipping office tasks, with attention to accurate documentation and safety standards.

You will handle materials, maintain records, and support production lines in a fast-paced plant setting. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience using powered material handling equipment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and team player.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle receiving and loading/unloading with accurate documentation.
• Process inbound pallets and maintain databases.
• Operate forklift in Shipping Office and ensure GMP compliance.
• Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO and timely material delivery.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered material handling equipment

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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. You’ll 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 plans
• 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 + 5 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 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 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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The role of General Utility, Warehouse is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all Plant Material Control and job functions. Should have knowledge of applicable departmental equipment and systems. Some examples include: Forklift, Cambar, AMAPS and MITS. The Utility is responsible for line support, receiving, loading, unloading, creating bills of lading (BOL’s), assuming computer room responsibilities as needed, performing full functionality in the Shipping Office, while maintaining compliance to all GMP, safety, and quality guidelines. Also may involve some performance of preventative maintenance (i.e. monitor and respond to Plant and automation systems and equipment. Must meet all safety and housekeeping requirements. Must have the ability and leadership to cover operation in supervisor absence.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

For Receiving Operations:

• Creates very accurate & legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all
• applicable databases with needed information, and efficiently process inbound pallets through the proper process.
• For Loading, Unloading, Casepicking, Barcoding and Palletizer Operations: Performs all tasks safely, assures accurate
• documentation, follows all process procedures / guidelines, assures trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, and
• performs all tasks in an efficient & effective manner.

For Shipping/Receiving Office Functions:

• Assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all databases are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL's are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift.
• Maintains proper FIFO of finished products and FEFO of raw materials.
• May include operations of a forklift truck with a push-pull attachment.
• Stores, picks or assembles raw materials in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status, and lotnumber.
• Checks materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity andaccuracy.
• Delivers materials to production lines in a timely manner.
• Maintains proper FEFO flow of raw materials.
• Utilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finished product nomenclature.
• Cleans up both raw material and finished goods warehouse areas.
• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to the safety guidelines.
• Must communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed.
• Accountable for performing task that need completed in a timely manner or need expedited.
• Must check e-mail at the start of each shift when possible to assure all directives are addressed.
• Must communicate to all shifts as to status of the business.
• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of the area operations is necessary.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs). This position is accountable for complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.

SHIFT

6:00am to 6:30pm

Example schedule:

• Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs
• Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have experience using powered material handling equipment, including sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts, stand-up pick vehicle, electric pallet jack, etc.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, good team player
• Self-motivated and possess the ability to perform with manual supervision
• Requires in-depth knowledge of all receiving/warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements which are usually obtained through on-the-job training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years’ job experience within Plant Material Control

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

www.abbottbenefits.com

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $19.05 – $38.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.