Control Room Operator - 2nd Shift M-F
Control Room Operator - 2nd Shift M-F
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
This position works out of our Columbus Ohio plant 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.
The Columbus Plant is Abbotts first manufacturing facility in the world making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here youll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.
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. Youll 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 plans
- 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 bachelors 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 stablecompany 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
The Control Room Operator is responsible for leadership in planning organizing and directing all efforts to assure the WMS (Warehouse Management System) EMS (Equipment Management System) and associated equipment are always operational. This position is critical to eliminate down time maximize efficiency and ensure that the plant finished goods inventory is accurate. The Control Room Operator is responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of all distribution center equipment and systems used to support the objectives include validations/certification of the system and inventory identifying and implementing changes to the system catching picking errors assisting with training and performing operation activity to help the team when necessary. The Control Room Operator must maintain compliance to all applicable GMP safety and quality guidelines. The control room operator will serve as the liaison between Division and all other plant areas to coordinate systems project upkeep and trouble shooting.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Create very accurate & legible documentation performs data entry accurately maintains all applicable systems with needed information and safely and efficiently process pallets through the EMS system including ensuring inventory is accurate when receiving product in to the WMS system (i.e. verifies the SKU quantity and lot number at each touch point)
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Certain errors could shut down the shipping function of the Distribution Center or in shipment of unreleased product. Keeping inventory valued at over $50MM accurate and ready for audit.
- Coordinates on time shipping of orders for approximately 55 truckloads per day at approximately $150000 of value per load to assure that customer orders are met on time.
- Acts as the plant liaison for all communications on the Material Control systems. Retrieve and disseminate information as requested by the plant and division. Assist with completion of rework activity and pulling sample requests.
- Investigates and assists with the fix for computer system and radio frequency problems with the bar code readers.
- Verifies information between EMS and WMS match and where necessary troubleshoots and correct inventory discrepancies.
- Assists with validation/VCR (Validation Change Request) details to assure computer system is properly validated and remains validated with any changes made.
- The Control Room Operator is responsible for operational support during down time including loading unloading picking and creating bills of lading (BOLs).
- Complete training through Compliance Wire on time as defined by the Columbus plant training team.
- Cleans upfinished goods warehouse areas to GMP standards and supports the master sanitation program of the department. This includes floor walks to specifically search for damaged product.
- Fix pallets that may be damaged or have fallen in the automated storage and retrieval system.
- Generate reports and when necessary utilize Access to write queries for projects and inventory needs.
- Helps prepare and assist with user training on the inventory systems.
- Supports the departments continuous improvement program including root cause analysis
- Must have a working business knowledge of QA inventory transactions Logistics and Material Control. Must have good analytical troubleshooting skills and prioritization skills.
- Assists with other Material Control projects as determined necessary by department management.
- Investigates and communicate software issues to Cambar Coordinator Division MIS plant MIS and software vendors.
- Collaborates with maintenance to investigate and communicates physical damage and repairs to the EMS equipment.
- Some examples of the equipment and systems include but are not limited to the following:Operation of Power Industrial Equipment such as forklifts Cranes AGVs barcode scanners to manage inventory in the WMS (Cambar) BlueJay TMS (Transportation Management System) SAP Security gates cameras ticket applicators pallet invertors and any other systems or equipment needed to meet the demands of the business.
- Contact is made with Division Logistics Division Customer Services Division and Plant MIS Inventory Accounting Plant Logistics Cambar (the software supplier) and other areas as needed to administer system upkeep. Therefore excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Accountable for personal safety and adhering to all applicable safety guidelines. Must communicate safety and GMP concerns to Columbus Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed.
- Accountable for performing tasks that need completed in a timely manner or need expedited. Must check e-mail at the start of each shift when possible to assure all directives are addressed. Must communicate to all shifts as to status of the business.
- This position is accountable for complying with all applicable FDA (GMP) USDA OSHA and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations policies procedures and guidelines.
SHIFT
Monday - Friday 2nd Shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm EST)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED required
- Prior job experience within warehousing operations(at least 6 months preferable).
- Requires in-depth knowledge of all receiving/warehouse operations procedures and requirements which usually are obtained through on-the-job training. Work sequence priorities may change with little notice.
- The individual must be self-motivated and possess the ability to perform with minimum supervision.
- Experience with tools and equipment related to the position is desired (hand tools wearing of full body harness sit-down forklift stand up pick vehicle computer knowledge/skills).
- This position requires excellent written/verbal communication skills very good interpersonal skills analytical troubleshooting skills ability to multitask and being a very good team player.
- Knowledge of finished goods inventory transactions and the WMS (Warehouse Management System).Must also have knowledge of material moves adjustments and how it affects inventory accuracy.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Must be able to professionally deal with people under high pressure and in a constantly changing environment.
- Ability to make decisions based on awareness of the area operations is necessary. Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs).
- Forklift experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in business/technical field or equivalent education and experience preferred.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ()
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$18.65 $37.35/hourIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : High Rise Warehouse
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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