Material Handler, 2nd Shift

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

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

The Opportunity

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our Irving, TX office is hiring for a Material Handler, 2nd shift. Working under general supervision, this role is actively involved in material movements in a warehouse environment. Duties may include loading trailers, unloading trailers, processing receiving and put away, cycle counting, de-crating, picking KTE carts, and may use material handling equipment such as forklifts and stretch wrappers.

What You’ll Work On

• Understands material movement/inventory levels and completes timely processing of assigned tasks.

• Processes stock transfers, material requests and put-away. Loads and/or unloads trucks as required.

• May operate material handling equipment such as forklifts or other equipment with appropriate training and/or certification.

• May assist and train associates with on-the-job training.

• Understands and uses the ERP system for material management activity. Utilizes root cause analysis to research material movement and resolve discrepancies.

• Performs cycle counting.

• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives which include warehouse material flow systems and procedures.

• Seeks efficiency in system and process gaps and elevates awareness to management.

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration. Promotes a positive work environment.

• Participate in on-the-job training for warehouse and manufacturing processes, corporate policies, safety procedures, GMP, ISO Standards as defined by supervisor.

• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements. Serves on safety, quality and other committees, if applicable.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes and task assignments.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED

• Minimum 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of material handling or prior warehouse experience preferred.

• Seeks efficiency in systems/processes. Manages own time under general supervision.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Oracle experience preferred.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to handle and lift up to 25lbs as needed for specific job functions.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

• Needs to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.

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, committed to employee diversity.

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