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 :
- 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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.
For over 70 years, Abbott's Sturgis, Michigan, 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 You'll Work On
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 investigationsBe 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 dutiesTimely and accurate paper and computer workSpecific duties as detailed by the Logistics Site Manager / FLL in regards to on the job trainingServe 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 departmentYou'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GEDAbility to use a computer to perform the job dutiesPreferred Qualifications
3 years of Logistics experienceExperience with the safe operations of forklift equipmentKnowledge of warehouse operations and proceduresIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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.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 and Military / Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.