Crew Leader Logistics - NEW Altavista, VA Warehouse - 2nd Shift

Abbott • Altavista, VA

5d • $21 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Leader works in Abbott Nutrition’s new Distribution Center in Altavista, Virginia. The role coordinates daily warehouse work, assigns tasks to team members, ensures staffing and shift activities meet operational demands, and keeps the Supervisor informed of progress and issues. The Crew Leader must have working knowledge of Distribution Center functions, equipment, and systems and may perform warehouse and shipping-office duties as needed. The position supports continuous improvement and is accountable for compliance with FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Prior warehousing operations experience; at least six months is preferable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to use different types of racking systems.
• Self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements, usually obtained through on-the-job training.
• Ability to deal professionally with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience leading others.
• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position, such as hand tools, full-body harnesses, deep-reach fork trucks, and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of Distribution Center job functions, equipment, and systems used to support the business.
• Provide daily assignments to team members and ensure staffing is appropriate for operational demands and shift schedules and tasks are completed on time.
• Keep the Supervisor informed about daily progress, troubleshoot issues as needed, and perform administrative duties as directed.
• Support the department’s continuous improvement program, including root cause analysis.
• For shipping office functions, ensure documentation is accurate, communicate professionally, maintain accurate and timely system entries, and ensure bills of lading are signed and dated by the carrier driver and clerk during the shift.
• Store, pick, or assemble finished goods, verifying commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number.
• Check packaging lists, invoices, freight bills, and other documentation for conformity and accuracy.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management to meet business needs.
• Meet compliance standards, including FDA, OSHA, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED