Material Handler I (1st Shift)

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.

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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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

This position works out of our Westfield, IN location in the Structural Heart division.

Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

Main Purpose of the Role

Performs manual and clerical duties, which may utilize computers, in the movement of materials. Typically involves the filling of consumption bins, cycle counting, faxing for materials and follow-up with vendors / buyers.

What You’ll Work On

• Pulls material from warehouse stock using a pick list and possibly radio-frequency device (e.g., identifying the specific part number, lot number quantity and location of all material pulled).
• Utilizes a bar code scanner to scan items for material airlock pick list.
• Transports material (e.g., production and non-production materials) using a forklift, pallet jack, or truck to the designated location.
• Responsible for the management / maintenance of specific materials assigned.
• Participate and complete cycle count activities on a weekly basis. • Performs SAP transactions to clearly identify status of material.
• Examines all packages visually at the time of delivery for any damage, and compares the identity and quantities listed on the packing slips, invoices and freight bills to the packages to ensure the information is accurate.
• Lifts packages up to 50 lbs.
• May participate in the training of new team members.
• Provide customer service to a wide scope of customers (e.g. • Engineering, technicians, production, management).
• Enters material information (e.g P.O. number) into business computer system and generate receipt travelers.
• Assignments require some judgment, initiative, and creativity in trouble shooting.
• Process owner in the departments strategic initiative teams which drive towards positive results.
• (Planning/Organization) prioritize daily tasks to meet material kan-ban demands, and maintain a neat and orderly workplace.
• (Decision Making/Impact) Solves a wide range of complex problems and tasks with minimal guidance.
• Accurate in counting /reconciling quantities. • Understands organizational structure and positions of key employees.
• Minimal supervision.
• Receives no appreciable instruction on routine work.

1st shift: Monday – Friday – 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Required Qualifications

Education Level

• High School Diploma / GED
• Associate’s degree (± 13 years) Or some college credits preferred
• Education level or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of related work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel, and outlook).
• Experience with SAP inventory system.
• Will perform tasks in a quality system environment which can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
• A fork-lift license is required to perform warehouse duties when needed.

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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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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