Warehouse Driver

Abbott•Waukegan, IL

4d•$20 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Waukegan, IL location in the GES, Global Engineering Services division. M-F, 5:45 am – 2:15 pm The Warehouse Driver is responsible for safely making pickups and deliveries to Abbott and vendor locations within Lake County for GES Material Administration Stockroom/Warehouse Operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED
Must be able to read and write, follow written and verbal instructions, and use computers for tracking and information
Forklift License is required
Requires frequent strenuous manual labor when stopping at various locations for pickups and deliveries
Must be in good physical condition and be capable of loading and unloading within time constraints
Illinois residents must have a valid class C driver's license. Or the ability to obtain.
Valid Class C Driver’s License issued by the State of Illinois. Required for operating non-commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) between 16,001 and 26,000 lbs.
Clean driving record and ability to pass a DOT physical (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

2-3 years experience in related field
Excellent driving skills and outstanding customer skills

Responsibilities

Operating Abbott or leased motor vehicles in a safe manner (van, small truck, truck no CDL required).
Complete pickups, and deliveries at various Abbott locations with some emergency vendor pickups.
Maintain positive customer relationships with all Abbott employees.
The Stockroom Truck Driver must ensure safe driving techniques at all times and must meet all departmental procedures and Illinois/Wisconsin state motor vehicle operating license requirements.
Must be able to load and unload materials, pallets, drums, cylinders, barrels, etc., onto and off the truck as needed. This includes using various tracking methods of written manifests, computer manifests, or vendor packing slips.
The Stockroom Truck Driver delivers to many different Abbott locations in NC, AP, Amhurst, and Conway Park.
Customer service skills are necessary because the driver delivers to many different locations and various Abbott personnel throughout the day.
When problems arise with deliveries, the Stockroom Truck Driver must try and resolve the issue. If a solution cannot be found, the Stockroom Truck Driver must contact the Stockroom/Warehouse Group Leader.
The Stockroom Truck Driver is responsible for driving Abbott vehicles or leased vehicles in a safe, legal manner.
Deliveries and pickups are to be made according to the Stockroom delivery schedule in a safe and efficient manner.
If the driver is reckless, it could result in personal injury to Abbott employees, contract employees, or the public.
If materials, parts or equipment is damaged or lost, it could result in product availability issues, delayed projects, down time, IDOT, OSHA or Regulatory compliance observations and/or fines.

Benefits

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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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