Control Room Operator 2nd Shift High Rise Warehouse

Abbott•Columbus, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Abbott’s Nutrition Division is seeking a Control Room Operator for its High Rise Warehouse in Columbus, Ohio. This onsite, second-shift role supports warehouse operations by keeping the Warehouse Management System (WMS), Equipment Management System (EMS), and related equipment operational. The position helps minimize downtime, maximize efficiency, and maintain accurate finished-goods inventory valued at more than $50 million. The operator coordinates system and inventory validations, identifies and implements system changes, assists with training, catches picking errors, and supports warehouse operations as needed. The role also serves as a liaison between the division and plant areas for material-control system communications, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The operator accurately documents and enters data, processes pallets through EMS, and verifies SKU, quantity, and lot information at inventory touch points. Responsibilities include supporting shipping of approximately 55 truckloads per day, investigating system and radio-frequency problems, reconciling EMS and WMS information, assisting with validation change requests, and supporting loading, unloading, picking, and bills of lading during downtime. The operator must follow applicable GMP, safety, quality, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and Abbott requirements, communicate concerns and shift status, and help ensure tasks are completed on time. Some travel, approximately 3%, including supplier visits, is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position is full-time and hourly, with a posted base-pay range of $19.05–$38.15 per hour. The role involves continuous standing for prolonged periods and requires lifting and maneuvering objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior job experience within warehousing operations.
Ability to adapt when work-sequence priorities change with little notice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel approximately 3%, including supplier visits.
Ability to work the Monday–Friday second-shift schedule, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a business or technical field, or equivalent education and experience.
Six months or more of job experience within warehousing operations.
In-depth knowledge of receiving and warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements, typically obtained through on-the-job training.
Self-motivation and ability to perform with minimum supervision.
Experience with relevant tools and equipment, including hand tools, full-body harnesses, sit-down forklifts, and stand-up pick vehicles, as well as computer skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, multitasking ability, and strong teamwork.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.
Knowledge of finished-goods inventory transactions and warehouse management systems.
Knowledge of material moves and adjustments and their effects on inventory accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct efforts to keep the WMS, EMS, and associated equipment operational.
Maintain accurate finished-goods inventory and process pallets safely and efficiently through EMS, verifying SKU, quantity, and lot number at each touch point.
Create legible documentation, enter data accurately, and maintain required information in applicable systems.
Coordinate timely shipping of customer orders, supporting approximately 55 truckloads per day.
Serve as the plant liaison for material-control system communications and coordinate system upkeep and troubleshooting with division and plant contacts.
Retrieve and disseminate information requested by the plant and division.
Assist with rework activities and sample requests.
Investigate and help resolve computer-system and radio-frequency problems with barcode readers.
Verify that EMS and WMS information matches and troubleshoot inventory discrepancies.
Assist with validation and Validation Change Request details to ensure systems are properly validated and remain validated after changes.
Provide operational support during downtime, including loading, unloading, picking, and creating bills of lading.
Assist with training, identify and implement system changes, and catch picking errors.
Communicate safety and GMP concerns to distribution-center leadership and follow up to ensure they are addressed.
Communicate business status to all shifts, check email at the start of each shift when possible, and complete time-sensitive or expedited tasks.
Comply with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA, and Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees.
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, and occupational health programs.
Medical benefits start on day one.
Free employee medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan PPO, subject to the stated wellness-assessment qualification and coverage timing.
120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, plus a vacation buy program, three personal days, and ten paid holidays.
Retiree Healthcare Program.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.