Abbott Laboratories-posted 2 days ago
$19 - $37/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Sturgis, MI
5,001-10,000 employees

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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. For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. The Utility Operator position requires very flexible individuals who are self-starters and quickly adapt. The Utility position has an assigned shift; however, on occasion will be assigned to another shift for designated periods. The position will relieve routine tasks associated with the Material Control Operator, Switcher Operator, Palletizer Operator and Shipping Clerk activities. You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

  • Shipping clerk activities
  • Finished goods palletizing and warehousing
  • Truck shipping
  • Semi-trailer switching
  • Consolidation and LTL order picking
  • Government order picking, marking and preparation
  • Sample request selection
  • Rework and re-casing
  • Machine user maintenance and warehouse housekeeping
  • Perform other duties including overtime, as assigned by crew leader, supervisor or manager
  • Fill in for crew leader as required
  • Assist with Parcel Operations as needed
  • Responsible to participate in cost reduction, process improvement and other job-related continuous improvement activities necessary to ensure operational and market competitiveness
  • Update and troubleshoot data in computerized Warehouse Management System
  • Inbound/put away function
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Ability to use a computer to perform the job duties
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a CDL (commercial drivers license)
  • Must have ability to work in a high-pressure, fast paced and constantly changing customer service driven environment
  • Flexible: position has an assigned shift; however, on occasion will be assigned to another shift for designated periods
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift on a regular and prolonged basis during the performance of job duties
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, and a very good team player
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional products
  • 6 months or more experience in Material Control
  • Forklift experience
  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
  • 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • 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.
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