Distribution Specialist I

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description 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. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 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 bachelor’s 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 This position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease. This position is a functional role that includes Shipping & Receiving tasks if applicable, which may utilize computers in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for shipment. This position may also include material handling and inventory control tasks to ensure all inventory is maintained accurately, and provided to required areas in a timely manner. What You'll Work On • Receive materials to be accurately stored in warehouse • Accurately prepare orders for shipping to customer sites according to process • Label and meter packages with various freight systems • Packages orders to include pick list from the box, and filling in open spaces and packs materials according to specifications or knowledge of shipping practices to prepare the package for labeling and distribution to the customer. • Process orders using the SAP system • Maintain a safe and clean work environment within the warehouse • Daily preparations for the following days distribution activities • Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Health Systems (EHS), and other regulatory requirements. • Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations Required Qualifications Education Level High School Diploma / GED Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Experience/Background Strong attention to detail Basic computer skills are required Working knowledge of current ERP systems a plus Able to work in a fast paced environment Able to work overtime as the business requires to include Holidays and weekends Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

• Receive materials to be accurately stored in warehouse
• Accurately prepare orders for shipping to customer sites according to process
• Label and meter packages with various freight systems
• Packages orders to include pick list from the box, and filling in open spaces and packs materials according to specifications or knowledge of shipping practices to prepare the package for labeling and distribution to the customer.
• Process orders using the SAP system
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment within the warehouse
• Daily preparations for the following days distribution activities
• Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Health Systems (EHS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations

• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills are required
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to work overtime as the business requires to include Holidays and weekends
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.