Distribution Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm (Mon – Fri) - Columbus, OH
Abbott
Summary
Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for a Distribution Center Shipping Clerk. With state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation, you will work with a team that’s dedicated to nourish the world. This opportunity is 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm (Mon – Fri).
Job description
The Opportunity
Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for a Distribution Center Shipping Clerk. With state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation, you will work with a team that’s dedicated to nourish the world. This opportunity is 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm (Mon – Fri).
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Receive incoming goods, check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices.
- Pick order, pack, receive, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.
- Ensure proper routing of materials is maintained while transporting the materials between departments.
- Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock and inventory records.
- Retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on stock transfer, inventory levels or delivery schedules).
- Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization’s established procedures.
- Timely processing of receipts and shipments, including international and DG.
- Cross functional communication with Regulatory, Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning, and others as required.
- Follow provided control procedures to complete tasks.
- Complete Warehousing & Inventory execution tasks if applicable.
- Perform Material Movements both physically and systematically.
- Generate Work Orders from an ERP system.
- Perform Work Order Receipts in ERP system.
- Perform cycle counting.
- Process stock transfers and material requests.
- Operate material handling equipment, including potential use of forklifts or other equipment with appropriate training and/or certification.
- Load and/or unload trucks as required.
- Support all initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
- 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.
- You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- Microsoft Office experience
- Warehouse database knowledge
- 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
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.