Shipping and Receiving Process Coordinator

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Abbott's Nutrition Division 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 -, Glucerna - and ZonePerfect - - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.WORKING AT ABBOTTAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program and 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: The Opportunity This position works out of our Fairfield, CA location in the Abbott Nutrition Division.Fairfield, Calif., is Abbott's only manufacturing plant that makes its Zone Perfect and Glucerna nutrition bars, with 180 million bars produced annually. Working here, you'll feel part of a family - a family of 175 that works together to help nourish the world.What You'll Work OnThis position maintains the daily/weekly/monthly finished goods stock and transfer between sites and is responsible for managing the systems accordingly. This position includes Warehousing and Inventory tasks, minimal material ordering, and provides back up to other Material Control roles within the organization.
  • Managing the shipment process to ensure product that is not approved for shipment does not leave the facility. Manages the daily "on - hand" pallet quantity within the site Warehouse to maintain capacity and ensure levels are within safe operating parameters. Work with Material Control to ensure optimized storage of materials and finished goods. Requires daily tracking and cross-functional communication (calls/e-mails/meetings) between quality and division logistics. Ensure proper labeling of all Finished Goods , correct and accurate shipment records, and provide feedback and guidance to ensure accurate
    • Timely and accurate processing of incoming and outgoing shipments in applicable systems to ensure real time data, items are dispatched, accurate BOL's, and accurate accounting of inventory. Responsible for all outgoing Finished Good movement including quality sample removal and store requisitions. Check for damage and discrepancies between goods and invoices (includes TPM shipments)
      • Maintains the dock scheduling process and in bound dock scheduling line. Requires close communication with drivers, supplier logistics, site planning, and warehouse team
        • Perform cycle counts, maintain the daily cycle counting allotment, provide Material Control team allotted daily counts, record and analyze completed counts. Provides direction on materials coming up for expiration to ensure used first. Moves expired material to the designated area for hold or disposition. Requires daily communication with the Material Control team to ensure counts are done on time and expiring materials are used or moved timely
          • Subject matter expert for the inventory bin location systems. Requires training others on the systems, providing guidance on corrections, and updating as needed for New Product Introduction. Perform other clerical activities according to the organizations established policies and procedures. May require attending site/division NPI meetings and updating procedures as needed
            • Assists with trouble shooting issues as they arise and works with management in developing improvement strategies and execution plans. Assist Management in directing daily activities and tasks as needed. Lead project's as needed
              • Operate Material handling equipment including forklifts and other equipment such as yard tractor with appropriate training and certifications. Load and unload trucks as needed, maintain a GMP work station and work area, and follow all safety initiatives, guidelines and procedures. Performs warehousing duties as needed based on daily work load and resources. Helps maintain site recycling process
                • Must work overtime as required for business needs and responsible for training back up
                  • Complies with all regulatory requirements and company policiesRequired Qualifications
                    • Minimum 2 years Warehouse experience / understanding of inventory systems
                    • General proficiencies in Microsoft Office and SAP
                    • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
                    • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
                    • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
                    • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
                    • Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
                    • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
                    • Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
                    • Occasional or Regularly scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.* 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 Employer, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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