Materials Management Associate I
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
The Materials Management Associate I supports basic materials handling, inventory control, shipping/receiving and restocking activities. This entry-level role works under close supervision and follows clearly defined procedures to ensure timely and accurate material flow in support of laboratory, production, and operational needs.
Job description
Shift: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Overtime as needed. Location: Onsite in Phoenix, AZ.
Essential Duties
- Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming materials in designated locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.
- Operate equipment essential to job duties, including forklifts, electric jacks, cherry pickers, and other machinery specific to the site.
- Place goods in designated storage areas and restock lab supplies as needed.
- Fulfill internal material requests and deliver materials to appropriate locations.
- Support basic inventory transactions and data entry in SAP/EWM.
- Assist with packaging and preparing outbound shipments, including compliance with DOT and IATA hazardous materials regulations.
- Accurately document receipt, storage, and shipment records.
- Ensure adherence to GMP guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements.
- Escalate inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or other issues per escalation protocols.
- Engage in cross-training and continuous skill development.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED and 1+ years of relevant experience; or associate degree in logistics, business, or related field.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and accurate data entry skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification.
- Drive company vehicles and comply with driving record monitoring requirements, where applicable.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in warehouse or material handling role.
- Exposure to SAP, EWM, or other ERP systems.
- Experience in GMP or biotech environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED and 1+ years of relevant experience; or associate degree in logistics, business, or related field
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and accurate data entry skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- Drive company vehicles and comply with driving record monitoring requirements, where applicable
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
- Prior experience in warehouse or material handling role (preferred)
- Exposure to SAP, EWM, or other ERP systems (preferred)
- Experience in GMP or biotech environment (preferred)
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.