Warehouse Driver
Abbott
Summary
This position works out of our Waukegan, IL location in the GES, Global Engineering Services division. M-F, 5:45 am – 2:15 pm. This position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation and organization of the Tool Crib (approximately 70% of the role), ensuring tools, equipment, and consumables are properly issued, tracked, maintained, and available to support warehouse and maintenance operations. Secondarily (approximately 30% of the role), this position supports the delivery driver team by completing scheduled and as-needed deliveries.
Job description
Primary Responsibilities – Tool Crib (40%)
- Manage the daily operation of the Tool Crib, including issuing, receiving, tracking, and returning tools and equipment
- Maintain accurate inventory records of tools, equipment, and consumables
- Inspect tools and equipment for damage, wear, or safety concerns and remove unsafe tools from service
- Coordinate repair, calibration, or replacement of tools as required
- Ensure proper cleaning, organization, and storage of tools and equipment
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to leadership
- Enforce tool control procedures and accountability standards
- Support maintenance and operations teams with timely access to required tools
- Maintain Tool Crib housekeeping and safety standards
Secondary Responsibilities – Delivery Driver (60%)
- Perform local deliveries and pickups as assigned
- Load, secure, and transport packages, materials, or equipment safely
- Operate company vehicles in accordance with company policies and traffic laws
- Complete all required delivery documentation accurately and on time
- Communicate delivery status, delays, or issues to supervision
- Assist with warehouse and operational tasks when not performing deliveries
Requirements
- Valid Class C Driver’s License issued by the State of Illinois
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous experience in a tool crib, warehouse, maintenance, or inventory role preferred
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Basic computer skills; experience with inventory systems or CMMS preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday
- Ability to work in warehouse, shop, and outdoor environments
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.