Warehouse Specialist - 12-Hour Day Shift - Columbus Plant

Abbott; North Carolina; On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, OH, seeks a Warehouse Specialist to support receiving, loading/unloading, case picking, BOL creation, and shipping office duties in a GMP- and safety-driven environment.

You will operate forklifts, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely, compliant shipments. A high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of warehouse experience are required. Abbott offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years warehouse experience required.
• Experience with powered material handling tools/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading/unloading, case picking, barcoding, and palletizer tasks.
• Process inbound pallets and update databases with accurate information.
• Release orders and ensure documentation and BOLs are properly signed.
• Communicate safety and GMP concerns to leadership and follow up.
• Maintain safety while adhering to guidelines and accurate data entry.

Skills

Written/verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered forklift

Sit-down forklift

Stand up pick vehicle

Hand tools

Full body harness

Computer skills

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: 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 stable company 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all Plant Material Control job functions and applicable department equipment and system ie. Forklift, Cambar, HK Systems, TTMS, AMAPS, MITS, AES. The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for receiving, loading, unloading, cleaning, creating bills of lading (BOL's), casepicking, assuming computer room responsibilities as needed & performing full functionality in the Shipping Office while maintaining compliance to all GMP, Safety and Quality guidelines. Must meet all safety and housekeeping requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Loading, unloading, case picking, barcoding, and palletizer operations: Performs all tasks safely, assures accurate documentation, follows all procedures/guidelines, assures trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, performs all tasks in an efficient and effective manner
• Receiving Operations Creates very accurate & legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable databases with needed information, efficiently process inbound pallets through the proper process and into the ASRS system.
• Shipping/Receiving office functions: Release orders in a timely manner, 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
• Must communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership and follow up to assure the concerns are addressed
• Must communicate via verbal and email with all parties of the business.
• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to the safety guidelines.
• 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

12-hour rotating day shift - 6:00am to 6:30pm Example schedule: Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of warehouse experience
• Must have experience with powered material handling tools and equipment (powered forklift, sit-down forklift, stand up pick vehicle, hand tools, wearing of full body harness, computer knowledge/skills).
• This position requires excellent written/verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask & a very good team player.
• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of area operations is necessary.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ months job experience within Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center is preferred.

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

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.

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 EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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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The base pay for this position is $17.15 – $34.25/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment