Material Handler II

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 Santa Clara, CA 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 by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform Material Movements both physically and systematically 

• Perform Purchase Order Receipts in ERP system (SAP) 

• Perform cycle counting as required 

• Monitor packaging material inventory on hand 

• Interact with packaging suppliers or supply item suppliers as needed to replenishment kanban inventory. (Stephen Gould) 

• Maintain a neat and safe work environment 

• Work in a cross functional team environment 

• Some areas will require the handling of chemicals with proper training provided 

• Make critical decisions and judgments with minimal supervision. 

• Clearly communicate ideas, problems and solutions to both manufacturing management and engineering 

• Support warehouse activities within a specified scope (e.g. shipping, receiving, cycle counts.)  

• Assist logistics with domestic and international shipments. (e.g. request HTS code from Customs and Trade team) 

• Exhibits professionalism to internal and external customers at all times. 

• Work with internal customers to resolve problems relating to work performed within the warehouse. 

• Must work over time as required for business needs 

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. 

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. 

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 years’ related experience required
• General proficiency in Microsoft Office required

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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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