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.

**Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.**

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

**Columbus, Ohio,** is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll 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.

**WHAT WE OFFER AT ABBOTT**

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

+ 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**

+ Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

+ **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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-stude...) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree...) 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.

+ **A stable company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

**WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON**

+ Must have good attendance and perform tasks that need to be completed in a timely manner or need to be expedited

+ **Loading, Unloading, case picking, Barcoding and Palletizer Operations:** Perform all tasks safely, assure accurate documentation, follow all process procedures / Guidelines, assure trailers are loaded to meet weight requirements & perform all tasks in an efficient & effective manner

+ **Shipping/Receiving Office Functions** : Release orders in a timely manner, assure all documentation is accurate, address people in a professional manner, assure all databases are accurately maintained with timely entries, assure BOL's are signed/dated by Common Carrier Driver and the Clerk during the shift

+ Communicate safety and GMP concerns to Plant Material Control/Columbus Distribution Center leadership & follow up to assure the concerns are addressed

+ Communicate via verbal and email with all parties of the business

+ Accountable for complying with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott Nutritional Supply Chain regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING**

**Required**

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Must be able to lift and maneuver objects of considerable weight (50 lbs. or more)

+ Able to make decisions based on awareness of the area operations

**Preferred**

+ Forklift experience

**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $16.55 – $33.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com