Material Handler I

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Job Title

Material Handler I

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career of which you dream.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• 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 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 Opportunity

We are seeking a Material Handler I for Abbott Vascular in our Westford MA site. This is an onsite role.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

What Youll Work On:

• Performs manual and clerical duties which may utilize computers in the movement of materials.
• Pulls material from warehouse stock using a pick list and possibly radio-frequency device
• Utilizes a bar code scanner to scan items for material airlock picklist.
• Transports materials using a forklift pallet jack or truck to the designated location.
• Responsible for the management/maintenance of materials in assigned roles.
• Participate and complete cycle count activities on a weekly basis.
• Performs SAP transactions to clearly identify the status of the material.
• Examines all packages visually at the time of delivery for any damage and compares the identity and quantities listed on the packing slips invoices and freight bills to the packages to ensure the information is accurate.
• Lifts packages up to 50 lbs.
• Prioritize daily tasks to meet material demands and maintain a neat and orderly workplace.
• Solves problems of limited scope and complexity with direction from lead or co-workers.
• Maintain a neat and safe work environment.
• Some areas will require the handling of chemicals with proper training and PPE.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 0-3 years of experience within the healthcare medical device or biotechnology industry.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software (Word Excel Outlook)
• Familiarity with basics of Good Manufacturing/Documentation Practices
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to push/pull up to 250lbs using manual and/or powered pallet handling equipment
• Attention to detail with regard to part/batch numbers documentation and timely transactions
• Ability to perform tasks in a quality system environment

Preferred Experience

• 2 year degree or some college credits
• Medical Device experience
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems preferably SAP

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The base pay for this position is

$16.35 $32.65/hour

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Supply Chain

AVD Vascular

United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

Standard

Yes 5 % of the Time

No

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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