Abbott

Sr. Material Handler

United States > Itasca - AMDC : 1015 West Devon Ave 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

The base pay for this position is

$18.30 – $36.60/hour

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

AMD Molecular

LOCATION:

United States > Itasca - AMDC : 1015 West Devon Ave

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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