Sr. Material Handler

The Opportunity
The role of Senior Material Handler is to provide employees and customers with timely, accurate and safe shipping & receiving services.

What You'll Work On

• Ships products and materials to customers.

• Interfaces with freight carriers and resolves shipment problems.

• Prepares Shippers Letter of Instructions (SLI's), Commercial Invoices and Pack Slips for use by Freight Forwarders for International shipments.

• Receives and processes incoming material in the ERP system.

• Performs cycle counting, inventory transfers and product transfers between multiple Abbott sites.

• Processes material released from Quarantine, working closely with QC/QA to ensure proper handling, segregation and control of materials internally and throughout the supply chain.

• Responsible for receiving and shipping of finished goods, raw materials and all shipping and receiving for employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 5 years Materials handling experience in a related manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Domestic and International shipping regulations and documentation, logistic transportation methods, material handling equipment, computer-based shipping and inventory systems and ISO guidelines. Skills in hazardous material handling and shipping.

• The ability to operate a lift truck, negotiate freight costs and terms, communicate with all levels of personnel, work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

What We offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.