Warehouse Driver

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.

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.

This position works out of our Waukegan, IL location in the GES, Global Engineering Services division. M-F, 5:45 am – 2:15 pm. This position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation and organization of the Tool Crib (approximately 70% of the role), ensuring tools, equipment, and consumables are properly issued, tracked, maintained, and available to support warehouse and maintenance operations. Secondarily (approximately 30% of the role), this position supports the delivery driver team by completing scheduled and as-needed deliveries.

• Manage the daily operation of the Tool Crib, including issuing, receiving, tracking, and returning tools and equipment
• Maintain accurate inventory records of tools, equipment, and consumables
• Inspect tools and equipment for damage, wear, or safety concerns and remove unsafe tools from service
• Coordinate repair, calibration, or replacement of tools as required
• Ensure proper cleaning, organization, and storage of tools and equipment
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to leadership
• Enforce tool control procedures and accountability standards
• Support maintenance and operations teams with timely access to required tools
• Maintain Tool Crib housekeeping and safety standards

• Perform local deliveries and pickups as assigned
• Load, secure, and transport packages, materials, or equipment safely
• Operate company vehicles in accordance with company policies and traffic laws
• Complete all required delivery documentation accurately and on time Communicate delivery status, delays, or issues to supervision
• Assist with warehouse and operational tasks when not performing deliveries

• Valid Class C Driver’s License issued by the State of Illinois.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in a tool crib, warehouse, maintenance, or inventory role preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Basic computer skills; experience with inventory systems or CMMS preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday
• Ability to work in warehouse, shop, and outdoor environments

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