About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded medicines. We employ over 114,000 colleagues serving more than 160 countries worldwide.
Abbott in Ireland
Operating since 1946, Abbott in Ireland offers a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices, and nutritional products. The company employs around 6,000 people across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo.
Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny
The new Kilkenny site specializes in Diabetes care, manufacturing FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and sensors. Key brands include FreeStyle Precision, Lite, and Libre systems.
Role Overview: Warehouse Technician
As a Warehouse Technician at Abbott Kilkenny, you will ensure high-quality storage and warehousing services for manufacturing and supply chain departments, including receipt, storage, and shipment of materials, while adhering to Abbott's quality policies and service standards.
Main Responsibilities
1. Perform activities related to receipt, storage, inventory control, and shipment of materials.
2. Ensure compliance with EHS policies, promoting health and safety for yourself and colleagues.
3. Handle routine material tasks including receipt, movement, and shipment of materials and finished goods.
4. Record delivery data in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
5. Pick and stage materials based on production orders and kanban processes.
6. Prepare and dispatch materials for subcontracting or third-party manufacturing, arranging transportation as needed.
7. Dispatch finished goods for distribution.
8. Process transactions related to receipt, issue, shipment, or transfer of materials in the ERP system.
9. Conduct regular inventory counts following site-specific procedures and cycle count protocols.
10. Collaborate with Operations Planning to resolve receipt and approval issues.
11. Maintain equipment in good, safe condition and uphold high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
12. Support a safe working environment by proactively identifying and reporting safety issues.
13. Operate warehouse machinery following manufacturer instructions and training protocols.
Qualifications and Experience
* Strong communication skills.
* Comfortable working at heights (VNA operation).
* Forklift experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
* Attention to detail.
* Experience in a stores or warehouse environment is desirable.
* Proficiency with computers.
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
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