Utility Operator, Logistics (2nd Shift) - Sturgis, MI

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 Title: Utility Operator, Logistics (2nd Shift)

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

• 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 plan
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) vacation buy program 3 personal days 10 paid holidays
• Retiree Healthcare program
• Robust 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• 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, 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 You’ll Work On

The Utility Operator is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all Plant Material Control and job functions. They should have knowledge of applicable departmental equipment and systems such as forklift, Cambar, AMAPS, and MITS. The Utility is responsible for line support, receiving, loading, unloading, creating bills of lading (BOLs), assuming computer room responsibilities as needed, performing full functionality in the Shipping Office, while maintaining compliance to all GMPs, safety, and quality guidelines. Job duties may also involve some performance of preventative maintenance (i.e. monitoring and responding to Plant and automation systems and equipment). They must meet all safety and GMP requirements and have the ability and leadership to cover operation in supervisor absence.

• Creates very accurate and legible documentation, performs data entry accurately, maintains all applicable databases with needed information, and efficiently processes inbound pallets through the proper process
• Performs all loading, unloading, casepicking, barcoding, and palletizer tasks safely, follows all process procedures / guidelines, assures trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements, and performs all tasks in an efficient and effective manner
• Address people in a professional manner
• Ensure BOLs are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift
• Maintains proper FIFO of finished products and FEFO of raw materials
• May include operations of forklift truck with a push-pull attachment
• Stores, picks, or assembles raw materials in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number
• Checks material against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills, or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy
• Delivers materials to production lines in a timely manner
• Maintains proper FEFO flow of raw materials
• Utilizes knowledge of both raw materials and finished product nomenclature
• Cleans up both raw material and finished goods warehouse areas
  
  

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Have or be willing to obtain and maintain a CDL within 1 year of starting the position
• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position (hand tools, wearing a full body harness, sit-down forklift, stand up pick vehicle, computer knowledge/skills)
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and analytical troubleshooting skills
• Able to multitask
• Self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision
• Able to adapt to change with little notice
• Able to work under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more experience within Plant Material Control
  
  

In 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. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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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.
  
  

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 and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $18.65 – $37.35 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.