Abbott

Distribution Specialist I

United States - California - Temecula Full time
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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

This position is a functional role that includes Shipping & Receiving tasks if applicable, which may utilize computers in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for shipment.  This position may also include material handling and inventory control tasks to ensure all inventory is maintained accurately, and provided to required areas in a timely manner.

What You'll Work On

Receive materials to be accurately stored in warehouse

Accurately prepare orders for shipping to customer sites according to process

Label and meter packages with various freight systems

Packages orders to include pick list from the box, and filling in open spaces and packs materials according to specifications or knowledge of shipping practices to prepare the package for labeling and distribution to the customer.

Process orders using the SAP system

Maintain a safe and clean work environment within the warehouse

Daily preparations for the following days distribution activities

Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Health Systems (EHS), and other regulatory requirements.

Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations

 

Required Qualifications

Education Level

High School Diploma / GED

Or

an equivalent combination of education and work experience

 


Experience/Background

Strong attention to detail

Basic computer skills are required

Working knowledge of current ERP systems a plus

Able to work in a fast paced environment

Able to work overtime as the business requires to include Holidays and weekends

Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment

Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$14.95 – $29.95/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

LOCATION:

United States > Temecula : AWDC

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf