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Status:                  Permanent Full Time

Location:             Mississauga, Ontario - Onsite

Position Overview:

• Ensure day to day activities are performed by warehouse associates in a safe and timely manner.  Depending on seasonability 2-4 individuals may report into this role.
• Act as a point of contact for questions related to distribution centre activities (shipping/receiving/customs)
• Perform receiving, pick, pack and ship functions and maintain supplies/cleanliness for shipping and receiving areas.
• Assemble required containers or crates for processing of all sales orders and attach identifying information as per approved shipping procedures, i.e. pick, pack and ship.
• Ensure all product materials being shipped from Abbott warehouse are packaged per approved procedures to avoid damage. Special attention given to temperature sensitive devices.
• Close orders and verify no open orders remain prior to the end of day.
• Load and unload goods from delivery trucks with careful attention given the nature of the product.
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other necessary documents for domestic and International shipments. Mostly from Carriers power shippers.

Education and Required Experience:

• Minimum of Secondary School Diploma
• 3-5 years experience in a warehouse environment, preferably in the medical or pharmaceutical industry
• 1-3 years experience using an ERP system, preferably SAP and Microsoft Office
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing processes and procedures while minimizing mistakes
• Self-motivated, team player that can work with minimal oversight
• Transportation Track and Trace
• Good understanding of import shipments from the US
• Good communication skills, ability to interact with warehouse associates as well as upper level management
• Budgeting – some budgeting as it relates to supplies and warehouse expenses
• There will be some on-call work, outside of regular business hours.

Abbott Canada is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without discrimination based on factors such as race, sex, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship, family or marital status, political beliefs, sexual preference or other factors included in human rights legislation.

Our diversity goals for recruitment, hiring, and retention are embedded in our corporate goals, and our diversity initiatives are supported by the highest level of the organization.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce fosters more creative and innovative thinking throughout the organization. Creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is respected and valued, enables us to leverage our diversity as a business driver and strengthens our position as a global leader.

Abbott strives to promote and maintain an inclusive, high-performing culture that allows all employees to reach their full potential and contribute to Abbott’s success.

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