Warehouse Driver

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. M-F, 5:45 am – 2:15 pm

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.