Shipping & Receiving Specialist I

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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Our location in Roseville, MN, currently has an opportunity for a Shipping Specialist.

What You’ll Do

• Must work over time as required for business needs.
• Support all initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Timely returns processing as applicable.
• Including potential use of forklifts or other equipment with appropriate training and/or certification.
• Maintain a neat and safe work environment.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Perform cycle counting.
• Cross functional communication and interaction with various functions including regulatory, customer service, supply chain, etc. and others as required.
• Load and/or unload trucks as required.
• Follow provided control procedures to complete tasks.
• 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.
• Perform Material Movements both physically and systematically.
• Complete Warehousing & Inventory execution tasks as applicable.
• Perform Work Order Receipts in ERP system.
• Generate Work Orders from an ERP system.
• Timely processing of receipts and shipments, including international and domestic goods.
• Process stock transfers and material requests.
• Some areas will require the handling of chemicals with proper training and PPE.

Required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Minimum 1 year of processing of receipts and shipments or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• High School Diploma / GED
• Able to work overtime as the business requires to include Holidays and weekends.
• General proficiencies in Microsoft Office and SAP desired.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Preferred

• 1 - 3 years’ experience preferred.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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