Production Logistician

Zurich

Key information

Publication date:07 August 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Zurich

Job summary

Join Thoratec Switzerland GmbH, a leader in medical devices. Enjoy a collaborative work environment in Zurich with great benefits.

Tasks

Handle receiving inspections for incoming goods and report discrepancies.
Manage internal logistics, including material transfers and inventory checks.
Process shipping orders while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Must have a school diploma and 2 years’ logistics experience.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is essential.
Strong communication skills in German and English required.

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Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories, a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide. We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for advanced heart failure patients needing short- or long-term circulatory support. <div><div><div><div>Our location in the heart of the city of Zurich has around 130 employees in the areas of development, quality and production of the CentriMag system and the HeartMate 3. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Production Logistician to join our team. </div></div></div></div>Position Overview:The Production Logistician is an individual contributor who operates with limited supervision, applying specialized knowledge to support key production logistics activities. This role requires the ability to understand and respond to specific operational needs, ensuring the efficient flow of materials and goods throughout the production process. Responsibilities include handling chemicals and dangerous goods in compliance with safety standards, performing receiving inspections, managing internal logistics, and executing shipping activities. The role is essential to maintaining smooth and safe production operations.Key ResponsibilitiesReceiving & Inspection<ul><li>Receive incoming goods and inspect them according to specified requirements.</li><li>Identify and report discrepancies to relevant stakeholders (supervisor, manufacturing engineers, purchasing).</li></ul>Internal Logistics<ul><li>Transfer materials from warehouse to production areas.</li><li>Manage storage and retrieval of goods.</li><li>Conduct cycle counts and inventory checks.</li></ul>Shipping<ul><li>Process and dispatch shipping orders.</li><li>Handle shipments involving dangerous goods in compliance with regulations.</li><li>Support production order processing.</li></ul>Shopfloor Management<ul><li>Maintain a clean and organized workspace through 5S practices.</li><li>Actively participate in shop floor meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Completed school diploma or equivalent education.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years’ experience in logistics, production, or a related field.</li><li>Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Strong communication skills in both German and English.</li><li>Willingness and ability to work in shifts, if required.</li></ul>We are looking for highly motivated person who would like to be part of our passionate team. Do you have what it takes? Then send us your application including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas today. We are looking forward to meeting you in the heart of Zurich!Please follow our Career site and check for available openings: <a href="https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en" target="_blank">Abbott Jobs | Apply Now | Abbott Laboratories Careers</a>