1st Shift Manufacturing Technician

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 115,000 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 Roseville, MN location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management medical device division supporting the Distribution Center.

This role supports inbound, outbound, and value-added services operations by helping manage inventory, equipment, materials, and warehouse activities to ensure products are received, stored, and shipped accurately and on time. The position works closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and other teams to support daily business needs and solve operational issues.

Additionally, this position will manage projects focused on increasing capacity and improving workflow through automation, tooling, fixtures, and warehouse organization. The role helps meet production schedules while improving safety, efficiency, and product quality.

What You’ll Work On

Operations, Warehouse & Equipment Management

• Maintenance and equipment management, troubleshooting, asset management, maintenance documentation

• Assist with movement of equipment and materials within the warehouse and support second warehouse startup activities

• Arrange storage to optimize warehouse space

• Receive incoming goods

• Check for damage and discrepancies between goods and invoices

• Accurately sort, label, and store goods

• Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods

• Enter data and maintain inventory records

• Retrieve inventory and delivery information

• Operate forklifts or other warehouse machinery

• Perform routine lab operations and basic manufacturing operations

• Complete assigned work orders to meet schedule requirements

Communication, Collaboration & Customer Service

• Communication with vendors, engineers, and operations leadership

• Effectively communicate verbal and written instructions within a team

• Work with colleagues and supervisors to resolve operational issues

• Positively represent the company during tours and demonstrations

• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

• Respond to inquiries regarding inventory levels, shipments, and delivery schedules

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Self-manage prioritization of projects, tasks, and production support

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (Yellow Belt preferred)

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures with attention to detail

• Adapt quickly and manage changing workloads effectively

• Document manufacturing activities accurately and completely

• Understand team goals, performance metrics, and contribute to achieving them

• Complete required training on time

• Work safely and follow company policies and procedures

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), 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

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous regulated manufacturing environment experience preferred.

• Microsoft office suite

• Forklift experience nice to have

• Technical Diploma

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $21.55 – $43.05/hour

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

Job family Supply Chain

Divisione CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

Sede di lavoro United States > Minnesota > Roseville Distribution Center : 2305 Walnut St

Sedi di lavoro ulteriori

Turni Standard

Viaggiare No

Controllo medico Not Applicable

Attività lavorative significative Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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), Work in a clean room environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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