Warehouse Specialist - 12-Hour Day Shift

About the role

Warehouse Specialist in the Columbus, Ohio plant for Abbott Nutrition Division. Responsible for Plant Material Control functions, equipment, and systems (Forklift, Cambar, HK Systems, TTMS, AMAPS, MITS, AES). Duties include receiving, loading, unloading, cleaning, creating bills of lading, case picking, computer‑room responsibilities, and full functionality in the Shipping Office while maintaining compliance with GMP, safety, and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, case pick, barcode, and operate palletizer equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring accurate documentation and trailer weight compliance.
• Create accurate and legible documentation for receiving operations, perform data entry, maintain databases, and process inbound pallets into the ASRS system.
• Release orders in the shipping/receiving office promptly, verify documentation, maintain databases, and ensure bills of lading are signed and dated.
• Communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership and follow up on resolutions.
• Communicate verbally and via email with all business parties.
• Adhere to personal safety guidelines and OSHA, FDA (GMP), USDA regulations.
• Lift and maneuver objects up to 50 lb.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of warehouse experience.
• Experience with powered tools and equipment (hand tools, full‑body harness, sit‑down forklift, stand‑up pick vehicle) and basic computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal and analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to multitask, work well in a team, and make decisions based on area awareness.
• Physical ability to lift and maneuver objects of at least 50 lb.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months experience within Plant Material Control or Columbus Distribution Center.

Benefits

• Clean, well‑lit, temperature‑controlled production areas.
• Training and career development, onboarding programs, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student‑debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans including a robust 401(k) with generous company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs (Medical Benefits start day 1).
• 120 hours of accrued vacation (prorated first year) plus vacation‑buy program, 5 personal days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Retiree healthcare program.
• Recognition as a great place to work and one of the most admired companies by Fortune.
• Commitment to diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $17.15 – $34.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary.

Schedule

Shift: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, rotating days. Example schedule: Week 1 – Sun, Wed, Thu; Week 2 – Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat.