Distribution Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm (Mon – Fri) - Columbus, OH

Abbott • Columbus, OH

6d • $16 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Distribution Center Shipping Clerk for its Columbus, Ohio location. The clerk supports warehouse shipping, receiving, inventory, and material movement activities using warehouse systems and equipment. The role is on the first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and involves working with a team in a fast-paced environment with advanced automation.

Responsibilities include receiving, checking, picking, packing, and dispatching goods; maintaining accurate stock and inventory records; routing and moving materials; processing shipments and receipts, including international and dangerous-goods shipments; and completing warehouse and inventory execution tasks as applicable. Training and certification for international and dangerous-goods shipping are provided. The clerk also performs cycle counts, processes stock transfers and material requests, and generates and receives work orders in an ERP system.

The role requires following established control procedures and complying with FDA, OSHA, company, quality, environmental, and other regulatory requirements. The clerk communicates across functions and with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors, and may operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, after appropriate training or certification. The position requires continuous standing and walking for prolonged periods and keyboard use for at least 50% of the workday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse databases.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a related field.
• General proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods and check for damage or discrepancies against invoices.
• Pick, pack, receive, and dispatch outgoing goods according to requests or orders.
• Maintain proper routing of materials while transporting them between departments.
• Enter and retrieve information in databases or other computerized systems to maintain inventory records and respond to enquiries.
• Perform routine clerical tasks, including updating stock cards and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms.
• Process receipts and shipments in a timely manner, including international and dangerous-goods shipments.
• Communicate across functions, including with Regulatory, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Planning.
• Follow control procedures and complete warehousing and inventory execution tasks as applicable.
• Perform physical and system-based material movements.
• Generate work orders and perform work order receipts in an ERP system.
• Perform cycle counting and process stock transfers and material requests.
• Operate material-handling equipment, potentially including forklifts, with appropriate training or certification.
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Support management initiatives and comply with Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, FDA, OSHA, company policies, procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage through 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, offering a path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.

What This Job Offers

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