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.
Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.
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®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
- 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
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Company Paid Pension Plan
- 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 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.
- A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- This posting is for a Warehouse Lead role, which is responsible for providing support and/or oversight in the Distribution Center.
- Focus will be on capital project implementation, process improvements, new product introduction support, technical troubleshooting, data management, and root cause/corrective action investigations
- Be required to interact and communicate with both division and plant support personnel (Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Safety, QA, and Training) to assure that projects and/or issues are addressed with minimal impact to shipping.
- All other project work assigned (Schedule maintenance and engineering work as needed, flexible work schedule.)
- Operate a forklift regularly to perform job duties
- Timely and accurate paper and computer work
- Specific duties as detailed by the Logistics Site Manager/FLL in regards to on the job training
- Serve as a department point of contact in the absence of the manager or supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor to meet the expectations of the department
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to use a computer to perform the job duties
Preferred
- 3 years of Logistics experience
- Experience with the safe operations of forklift equipment
- Knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.