Crew Leader Logistics - NEW Altavista, VA Warehouse - 2nd Shift

Crew Leader

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. This position will be in our NEW Distribution Center. 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. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Have a thorough working knowledge of all Distribution Center job functions and a working knowledge of all applicable departmental equipment and systems used to support the business.  Some examples of the equipment and systems include but are not limited to the following:  Operation of Power Industrial Equipment , switcher truck), the Warehouse Management System (Cambar) including radio frequency usage and workstation usage, BlueJay/Lean, Peco Pallet Tracking System, SAP system, Security gates and cameras, stretch wrappers, ticket applicators, pallet invertor, and any other systems or equipment needed to meet the demands of the business . 

• Provide daily assignments to the individual team members, ensure appropriate staffing of personnel to meet operational demands and ensures shift schedules/tasks are completed to schedule.

• Keep the Supervisor informed on the progress of all the daily functions and addressing or troubleshooting other issues as neededas well as perform administrative duties as directed by the Supervisor.

• Support the Departments Continuous Improvement Program, including root cause analysis.

• For Shipping Office Functions: Assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all systems are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL's are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift.

• Store, pick or assemble finished goods in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number. 

• Check against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy.

• All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

• Prior job experience within warehousing operations (at least 6 months preferable).

• This position requires excellent written/verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask, and being a very good team player. 

• Ability to utilize different types of racking systems.

• The individual must be self-motivated and possess the ability to perform with minimum supervision. 

• Requires in-depth knowledge of all warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements which usually are obtained through on-the-job training. 

• Must be able to professionally deal with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience leading others is desirable.

• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (hand tools, wearing of full body harness, deep reach fork truck, computer knowledge/skills).

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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