Warehouse Specialist - 12-Hour Day Shift - Columbus Plant

Abbott • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Specialist works at Abbott’s Columbus, Ohio plant in the Abbott Nutrition Division. The role requires thorough working knowledge of Plant Material Control functions and applicable equipment and systems, including forklifts, Cambar, HK Systems, TTMS, AMAPS, and MITS. The specialist performs receiving, loading, unloading, cleaning, case picking, barcode and palletizer operations, creates bills of lading, and provides computer room and Shipping Office support as needed. The position requires compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain requirements. This is a 12-hour rotating day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Example schedule: Week 1—Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Week 2—Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of warehouse experience.
• Experience using powered material handling tools and equipment, including a powered forklift, sit-down forklift, and stand-up pick vehicle; experience with hand tools, wearing a full-body harness, and computer skills is also required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Very good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical troubleshooting skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work well as a team player and make decisions based on awareness of area operations.
• Ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of job experience within Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform loading, unloading, case picking, barcoding, and palletizer operations safely and efficiently, following procedures and ensuring accurate documentation and trailer weight compliance.
• Receive inbound pallets, prepare accurate and legible documentation, enter data, maintain applicable databases, and process pallets through the proper process into the ASRS system.
• Perform Shipping and Receiving office functions, including releasing orders promptly, maintaining accurate documentation and databases, and ensuring bills of lading are signed and dated by the Common Carrier Driver and clerk during the shift.
• Perform cleaning and create bills of lading; assume computer room responsibilities as needed and perform full Shipping Office functionality.
• Communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership and follow up to ensure they are addressed.
• Communicate verbally and by email with business stakeholders and address people professionally.
• Follow safety guidelines and housekeeping requirements, and make decisions based on awareness of area operations.
• Comply with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA, and Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled production areas.
• Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs; medical benefits start on day one.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year (prorated in the first year), a vacation buy program, five personal days, and ten paid holidays.
• Retiree healthcare program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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