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

Abbott • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott’s Nutrition business is seeking a Distribution Center Shipping Clerk at its Columbus, Ohio location. The clerk supports warehouse and shipping operations using advanced equipment and automation. The role handles incoming and outgoing goods, inventory records, material movements, shipping documentation, and related clerical activities while following established control procedures and regulatory requirements. The schedule is first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. International and dangerous-goods shipping training and certification are provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Warehouse database knowledge.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to 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 equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
• General proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods and inspect them for damage and discrepancies against invoices.
• Pick, pack, receive, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests and 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 inquiries about transfers, inventory levels, or delivery schedules.
• Perform routine clerical tasks, including updating stock cards and inventory records 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 Regulatory, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Planning.
• Follow control procedures and complete warehousing and inventory execution tasks as applicable.
• Perform material movements physically and in company systems.
• Generate work orders from an ERP system and process work order receipts in the ERP system.
• Perform cycle counting and process stock transfers and material requests.
• Operate material-handling equipment, potentially including forklifts, after appropriate training and/or certification.
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Support management initiatives and comply with Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, FDA and other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees at all levels, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Meet compliance standards, including FDA and OSHA requirements and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility 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 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