Warehouse Coordinator

Abbott Laboratories • Itasca, IL

1d • $20 - $41

About The Position

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
The Opportunity
The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for all distribution activities associated with the shipment of Diagnostic Division reagents and accessories to customers, affiliates and research facilities. Some of these items do not have a assigned commodity number in the inventory management system known as AMM or in the Distribution Floor Control system. For this reason these items must be shipped outside the Distribution Floor Control system using a manual process. The dock warehouse coordinator oversees this process and ensures materials are properly shipped as per all transportation regulations. In addition, the Warehouse Coordinator processes inventory and prepares for ocean transport or return to vendor.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or GED or an equivalent amount of work experience
• Individual must be able to read and understand English, perform basic math calculations.
• Must have good verbal communication
• Must have knowledge of Distribution operations, IATA and DOT regulations, and inventory transaction system (AMM)
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to prioritize and coordinate shipping activities
• Must have good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Receive material from initiators.
• Review paperwork and ensures shipping authorization form has been signed by the Director of Quality.
• Ensures all consent decree material has been properly labeled.
• Packages material per packing instruction, packaging bill of material and ensures proper labeling.
• Arranges for transportation of packages with freight forwarders and logistics transship coordinators.
• Alerts supervisor to any issues needing management attention.
• Performs inventory transactions to ensure all material is properly accounted for.
• Follows up with inventory control or planning to resolve issues
• Prepares commodities for ocean shipment.
• Unloads incoming freight from affiliates.
• Support customer service level for shipment of materials.
• Delays would result in downtime.
• Responsible for complying with hazardous materials shipping regulations ( DOT, IATA, FDA, GMP, CAPA). Failure to comply would result in fines or shut down of the operation.
• Must ensure all documentation to ship material under the FDA Consent Decree contains the proper signatures and that this material is properly labeled.

Benefits

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and a history of being actively involved in local communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED