Warehouse Driver

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 Waukegan, IL location in the GES, Global Engineering Services division.

The Warehouse Driver is responsible for safely making pickups and deliveries to Abbott and vendor locations within Lake County for GES Material Administration Stockroom/Warehouse Operations.

What You’ll Work On

• Operating Abbott or leased motor vehicles in a safe manner (van, small truck, truck no CDL required). Valid Class C Driver’s License issued by the State of Illinois.
• Required for operating non-commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) between 16,001 and 26,000 lbs.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a DOT physical (if applicable)
• Complete pickups, and deliveries at various Abbott locations with some emergency vendor pickups.
• Maintain positive customer relationships with all Abbott employees.
• The Stockroom Truck Driver must ensure safe driving techniques at all times and must meet all departmental procedures and Illinois/Wisconsin state motor vehicle operating license requirements.
• Must be able to load and unload materials, pallets, drums, cylinders, barrels, etc., onto and off the truck as needed.
• This includes using various tracking methods of written manifests, computer manifests, or vendor packing slips.
• The Stockroom Truck Driver delivers to many different Abbott locations in NC, AP, Amhurst, and Conway Park.
• Customer service skills are necessary because the driver delivers to many different locations and various Abbott personnel throughout the day.
• When problems arise with deliveries, the Stockroom Truck Driver must try and resolve the issue.
• If a solution cannot be found, the Stockroom Truck Driver must contact the Stockroom/Warehouse Group Leader.
• The Stockroom Truck Driver is responsible for driving Abbott vehicles or leased vehicles in a safe, legal manner.
• Deliveries and pickups are to be made according to the Stockroom delivery schedule in a safe and efficient manner.
• If the driver is reckless, it could result in personal injury to Abbott employees, contract employees, or the public.
• If materials, parts or equipment is damaged or lost, it could result in product availability issues, delayed projects, down time, IDOT, OSHA or Regulatory compliance observations and/or fines.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED
• Must be able to read and write, follow written and verbal instructions, and use computers for tracking and information
• Forklift License is required 
• Requires frequent strenuous manual labor when stopping at various locations for pickups and deliveries
• Must be in good physical condition and be capable of loading and unloading within time constraints
• Illinois residents must have a valid class C driver's license. Or the ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in related field
• Excellent driving skills and outstanding customer skills

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.

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The base pay for this position is

$19.85 – $39.65/hour

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

JOB FAMILY:

Administrative Support

DIVISION:

GES Global Engineering Services

LOCATION:

United States > Waukegan : J36

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing 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), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneelingAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link- English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link- Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf