Material Handler I

  • Alajuela
  • Abbott Laboratories

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 will have access to:

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • 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 in Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

What You’ll Do

Receive incoming materials (components and MRO's) and verify quantities received against warehouse documentation.

  • Coordinate and execute the material flow as follows as required by production (Intrans
  • Inspect - Storage - Production and Production - Storage).
  • Dispatch production supplies to production floor as needed.
  • Record inventory transactions in SAP.
  • Maintain the inventory accuracy over 99%.
  • Communicate results progress, accomplishments, and/or gaps on a frequent basis, both internally and externally.
  • May assist in periodic cycle count.
  • Perform discarding activities in the bunker, with proper training provided.
  • Request raw materials or supplies to the Warehouse (MRM).

Required Qualifications

Basic High School education (9th grade) or equivalent required.

Capability to lift 50 lbs., basic math, basic computer literacy (data entry and inventory software)

Basis English level

Preferred Qualifications

0-1 years of experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or electronic industry preferred.

Prior training in GMP and/or ISO regulations.

Basic English.

Previous knowledge of SAP.

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