Warehouse Specialist

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. About Abbott 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. The Opportunity 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. 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. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science‑backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives. 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: 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 yr 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 A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities A company 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 Warehouse Specialist – Key Responsibilities 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. Loading, unloading, case picking, barcoding and palletizer operations Performs all tasks safely, assures accurate documentation, follows all procedures/guidelines, ensures trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, performs all tasks efficiently and effectively Receiving Operations Creates very accurate and legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable databases with needed information, processes inbound pallets through the proper process and into the ASRS system efficiently Shipping/Receiving Office Functions Release orders in a timely manner, assure all documentation is accurate, address people professionally, ensures databases are accurately maintained with timely entries, assures BOL’s are signed and 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 concerns are addressed Communicates via verbal and email with all parties of the business Accountable for personal safety and adheres to safety guidelines Able to make decisions based on awareness of area operations Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs) Accounts for complying with FDA GMP, USDA, OSHA and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Excellent written and verbal communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, analytical troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask and be a strong team player Forklift experience Preferred Qualifications 6+ months prior job experience within the Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center is preferred Forklift certification preferred Experience with tools and equipment related to the position (hand tools, full body harness, sit‑down forklift, stand‑up pick vehicle, computer knowledge/skills) Additional Information In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. Follow your career aspirations at 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. Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr