Warehouse Specialist - 12-hour Night Shift

Abbott Laboratories • Columbus, OH

1d • $17 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of Abbott's Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. The Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making it a leader in science-backed nutrition products. The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all Plant Material Control job functions and applicable department equipment and systems. The role involves receiving, loading, unloading, cleaning, creating bills of lading (BOL's), case picking, assuming computer room responsibilities as needed, and performing full functionality in the Shipping Office while maintaining compliance to all GMP, Safety and Quality guidelines. Must meet all safety and housekeeping requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift experience required
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Analytical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to multitask
• A very good team player

Nice To Haves

• 6+ months Prior job experience within the Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center is preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (hand tools, wearing of full body harness, sit-down forklift, stand up pick vehicle, computer knowledge/skills).

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, case picking, barcoding, and palletizer operations: Performs all tasks safely, assures accurate documentation, follows all procedures/guidelines, assures trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, performs all tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Receiving Operations: Creates very accurate & legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable databases with needed information, efficiently processes inbound pallets through the proper process and into the ASRS system.
• Shipping/Receiving office functions: Release orders in a timely manner, assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all databases are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL’s are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift.
• Communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership and follow up to assure the concerns are addressed.
• Communicate via verbal and email with all parties of the business.
• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to the safety guidelines.
• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of the area operations is necessary.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs).
• Comply with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Benefits

• Onsite amenities (Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled)
• Learning development program (Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance)
• 401k (Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match)
• Health insurance (Medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1)
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Paid holidays (10 paid holidays)
• Unlimited PTO (Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Learning development program (the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.)

What This Job Offers

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