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Clerk 1 Warehousing - Material Management Associate

Abbott · North Chicago, IL · $20.35–$40.65 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience receiving, storing and moving material in a warehouse.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on warehouse habits or are learning the basics from scratch.

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety hazard on the floor. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about hazards rather than working around them.

Describe a time you had to follow a written procedure exactly even though you thought there was a faster way.

What they are checking: Whether they respect procedures in a regulated setting and raise ideas through the right channel.

Tell me about a time you worked with a teammate who was not pulling their weight.

What they are checking: Whether they handle team friction maturely without letting the work slip.

What would you do

You scan a pallet and the system count does not match what is on the shelf. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report a discrepancy instead of forcing the numbers, since accurate inventory protects production.

Production calls and needs a part right now, but you are in the middle of a cycle count. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: How they prioritize urgent requests while keeping track of unfinished work so nothing gets lost.

How do you keep your paperwork or system entries accurate when the day gets busy?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep records correct under pressure, not only on slow days.

About the work

Abbott makes medical and nutrition products. Why does accuracy and documentation matter more in a regulated warehouse than in a regular one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that lot tracking and records can affect patient safety and recalls.

How do you make sure the oldest material gets used first?

What they are checking: Whether they know FIFO or FEFO rotation and why expired material is a real problem.

What equipment have you used, such as forklifts, pallet jacks or scanners, and how comfortable are you with each?

What they are checking: Their honest skill level with tools they will use every shift.

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The full job description

As published by 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 the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Clerk 1 Warehousing - Material Management Associate 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 North Chicago, IL location in the Core Diagnostic Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. As the Clerk 1 Warehousing/Shuttle Driver , you’ll receive, issue, ship and maintain inventory for both inbound and outbound shipments. Maintain records of all goods shipped and received; prepare shipments, accept, sort and deliver received goods. Perform tasks in compliance with all company and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). What You’ll Work On • Responsible for material movement in the warehouse as well as driving internal transfer of materials through accurate and timely completion of activities. • Responsible for transfer of materials to/from the warehouse complex to/from Abbott Park locations. • Track and follow receiving incidences, shipping or internal movement of actual goods / materials. Process return material authorizations (RMA). • Investigate job variances and negative inventory. • Minimizes supply chain scrap and processes material destruction orders (MDO). • Assist in stock sweeps and may perform physical cycle counts. • Support month end financial close. • Maintain the inputs for the department metrics. • Proficient use of the material management system. • Preparation, completion and maintenance of appropriate and applicable documents. • May research historical data within the warehouse management system and appropriately share for business purposes. • Generate reports as required or requested. • Safely and appropriately work with and handle dangerous goods as necessary. • Follow all EHS rules and procedures for your department. • Report any EHS incidents and unsafe acts and conditions promptly to supervision. • Attend all required training and programs. • Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. • Forward any opportunities to improve the EHS program to supervision. • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System. • Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • High School Diploma / GED, equivalency degree or equivalent and relevant work experience • Minimum of 4 years of material handling, inventory, and or material coordination • Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record • Current Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) or ability to obtain and maintain the endorsement as a condition of employment • Ability to successfully complete and maintain compliance with all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and regulatory requirements Certifications and Training Requirements • Maintain current certification in 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations , including required recurrent training every two years. • Complete and maintain required JJ Keller safety and compliance training programs. • Participate in and remain compliant with the company's DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program . Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities • Transport, handle, package, and/or ship hazardous materials in accordance with applicable DOT (49 CFR) , IATA , and company requirements. • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and company regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials. • Maintain all required licenses, endorsements, certifications, and training records necessary to perform regulated transportation activities. • Exercise independent judgment in identifying, reporting, and addressing transportation and safety compliance issues. Preferred Qualifications • Forklift experience and certification preferred • Familiarity with computers and other electronic office and business equipment • Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to build and maintain professional relationships • Ability to perform tasks in compliance with departmental SOPs as guided by the FDA, ISO9000 and other regulatory requirements • Ability to understand product structures, processing requirements and basic accounting • Ability to work at repetitive tasks sometimes under pressure • Attention to detail Apply Now 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $20.35 – $40.65/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: TM Transfusion Medicine LOCATION: United States > North Chicago : K05 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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, Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling Abbott 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.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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