Warehouse Specialist - 12-Hour Night Shift

About the role

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products.

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all Plant Material Control job functions and applicable department equipment and systems (e.g., Forklift, Cambar, HK Systems, TTMS, AMAPS, MITS, AES). Responsibilities include receiving, loading, unloading, cleaning, creating bills of lading (BOL's), case picking, assuming computer room responsibilities as needed, and performing full functionality in the Shipping Office while maintaining compliance to all GMP, Safety, and Quality guidelines. Must meet all safety and housekeeping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, case picking, barcoding, and palletizer operations: Performs all tasks safely, assures accurate documentation, follows all procedures/guidelines, assures trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, performs all tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Receiving Operations: Creates very accurate and legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable databases with needed information, efficiently processes inbound pallets through the proper process and into the ASRS system.
• Shipping/Receiving office functions: Releases orders in a timely manner, assures all documentation is accurate, addresses people in a professional manner, assures all databases are accurately maintained with timely entries, assures BOL’s are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift.
• Communicates safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership and follows up to assure the concerns are addressed.
• Communicates via verbal and email with all parties of the business.
• Accountable for personal safety and adhering to the safety guidelines.
• Ability to make decisions based on awareness of the area operations is necessary.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs).
• Complies with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA, and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (e.g., hand tools, wearing of full body harness, sit-down forklift, stand-up pick vehicle, computer knowledge/skills).
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, and a strong team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of prior job experience within the Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center.

Benefits

• 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 (Medical Benefits start day 1).
• Vacation: 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st year is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays.
• Retiree Healthcare program.
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit (an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree).
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

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. Abbott is also recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as the best place to work for 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 from the range posted.

Schedule

Overnight with rotating onsite days - 6:00pm to 6:30am.

Example schedule:

• Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs
• Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat