Moves Specialist II

Abbott

United States - Wisconsin - MadisonFull-timePosted 1mo ago

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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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview
The Moves Specialist will execute people moves based on the move plans from the Space Planning Coordinator, including moves within a floor, between floors, or between facilities. In addition, this individual will setup and teardown temporary furniture layouts for various events, tear-down, and relocate office furniture, including systems, office, and lab furniture, and create and maintain an inventory of furniture.

Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Execute moves to plan based on the criteria set forth by the Space Planning Coordinator, to involve loading, unloading, and operation of a liftgate truck, driving to and from facilities to complete the move.
  • Complete furniture installs and relocations; including, but not limited to, modular office workstations, private offices, conference rooms, and furniture accessories.
  • Complete the assembly of unassembled furniture.
  • Complete furniture-based work orders (repairs) assigned within a CMMS or CAFM software.
  • Assist with the inventory of furniture and accessories and the overall organization of the storage space.
  • Complete light-duty facility repairs; including drywall patching, painting, wall hanging installation, acoustic ceiling repair, and other tasks as assigned.
  • Provide world class service to internal customers.
  • Prioritize daily tasks, operational demands, and meet deadlines.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
  • Ability to work designated schedule.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
  • Ability to work overtime, as needed.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 15% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
  • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust/focus.
  • Ability to use/operate basic hand and power tools.
  • Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
  • Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.


Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • 4+ years of experience in commercial moves support and execution including assembling office furniture.
  • Demonstrated understanding of furniture panel system and office furniture.
  • Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed. 
  • No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months. 
  • No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee, including but not limited to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) failure, refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test, alcohol related suspension, etc. in the last 36 months.
  • No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that exposes Exact Sciences to what Exact Sciences deems to be an unacceptable level of liability. 
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a corporate real estate or facilities environment.
  • Experience with Kimball, Allsteel, National, and Watson Furniture.
  • Familiarity with ADA guidelines.

     

The base pay for this position is

$17.00 – $34.00/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Facilities & Maintenance

     

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

        

LOCATION:

United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

     

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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