Warehouse Lead (2nd shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

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Job Title

Warehouse Lead (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 Distribution Center Warehouse Lead coordinates all activities pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and ensures these activities are carried out safely in accordance with GMP and safety requirements. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all Distribution Center job functions and a working knowledge of all applicable departmental equipment and systems used to support the business. Some examples of the equipment and systems include but are not limited to the following: Operation of Power Industrial Equipment , switcher truck), the Warehouse Management System (Cambar) including radio frequency usage and workstation usage, BlueJay/Lean, Peco Pallet Tracking System, SAP system, Security gates and cameras, stretch wrappers, ticket applicators, pallet invertor, and any other systems or equipment needed to meet the demands of the business

• Provide daily assignments to the individual team members, ensure appropriate staffing of personnel to meet operational demands and ensures shift schedules/tasks are completed to schedule.
• Keep supervisor informed on the progress of all the daily functions and addressing or troubleshooting other issues as needed, as well as perform administrative duties as directed by the Supervisor. Supports the Departments Continuous Improvement Program, including root cause analysis.
• For Shipping Office Functions: Assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all systems are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL's are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift.
• Stores, picks or assembles finished goods in the warehouse, verifying the commodity number, quantity, release status, and lot number. Checks materials against packaging lists, invoices, freight bills or other pertinent documentation to assure conformity and accuracy.
• All other tasks as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business.

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to use a computer to perform job duties

• Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs)

• E xcellent written/verbal communication skills

• Very good interpersonal skills

• Analytical troubleshooting skills

• Ability to multitask and be a very good team player

• The individual must be self-motivated and possess the ability to perform with minimum supervision

• In-depth knowledge of all warehouse operations, procedures, and requirements which usually are obtained through on-the-job training

• Must be able to professionally deal with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of prior experience within warehouse functions

• Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (hand tools, wearing of full body harness, sit-down forklift, computer knowledge/skills).

• Experience with the safe operations of forklift equipment

• Knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures

• Previous experience leading others

* 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: 

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 $20.85 – $41.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.