Abbott
Quality Operator
Belgium- Machelen
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- Mid level
- Country
- BE
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 27 Sept 2026
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
About the Role
Join our EMEA Distribution Center in Machelen and play a key role in ensuring that life-changing medical devices reach patients safely and compliantly.
As a Quality Operator , you’ll work at the heart of operations, supporting quality processes across incoming goods, storage, and distribution activities. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, regulated environment and is passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Perform incoming and in-process inspections, identifying and handling non-conforming materials
- Manage returns, quarantine stock, and stop-ship materials in line with quality procedures
- Ensure proper segregation, storage, and labeling of sensitive materials (e.g. clinical, biohazard, or pending release)
- Support critical distribution activities including labeling, packaging, and product lifecycle controls
- Assist with internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Review documentation such as Device History Records (DHR) to ensure compliance
- Maintain accurate records in systems (SAP and internal databases)
- Promote a strong quality culture across the distribution center
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
- At least 2 years’ experience in a quality, logistics, or regulated environment (medical devices, pharma, or similar)
- Comfortable working with ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office tools
- Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 13485 or ISO 9001) is a strong asset
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Languages
- Fluency in Dutch and English is required
- Any additional European language is a plus
Your Mindset
- Team player with a hands-on approach
- Structured, process-driven, and quality-focused
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Autonomous, yet collaborative
- Analytical and solution-oriented
Education
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization improving patient lives
- Work in a highly regulated, international environment
- Opportunity to build expertise in medical device quality and distribution
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.
The base pay for this position is
N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology
LOCATION:
Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
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