Distribution Specialist I - Abbott Laboratories : Job Details

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.

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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Diagnostics division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

The Distribution Specialist I, Performs manual and clerical duties, which may utilize computers, in the movement of materials. Typically involves the filling of consumption bins, cycle counting, faxing for materials and follow-up with vendors / buyers.

What Youll Work On

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to;

Pulls finished goods parts from bins using a pick list and possibly radio-frequency device (e.g., identifying the specific part number, lot number, quantity and location of all items on an order) to fill the customer orders.

Enters orders into computer database using a bar code scanner to scan the order number on the pick sheet.

Packages orders to include pick list from the box, and filling in open spaces and packs materials according to specifications or knowledge of shipping practices to prepare the package for labeling and distribution to the customer.

Types pertinent information into Fed Ex computer or equivalent (e.g., customer number, method of shipment) to generate a printed label to be used for product shipment.

Examines shipment containers at the time of delivery for any damage, and verifies the accuracy of information listed on the packing slips, invoices, and freight bills by opening the packages and visually inspecting the contents in order to ensure accurate deliveries.

Enters material information (e.g., P.O. number) into the business computer system and generate receipt travelers to provide material traceability.

Transports material (e.g., production and non-production materials) upon request, using a fork-lift, pallet jack, or truck to the designated location.

Required Qualifications

• H.S diploma or equivalent plus 0-3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year degree or some college credits preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel, and outlook)

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The base pay for this position is $14.55 $29.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.