Warehouse Specialist

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that creates breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking toward the future and anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Free employee medical coverage* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The position of Warehouse Worker is within Abbott’s Toxicology division located in Portsmouth, VA.

In this role, you would be responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient packaging operation of Toxicology PRT warehouse standards and inventory. The main objective is to lower operating costs through effectively utilizing the ERP during the item picking process, increase productivity by following working instructions, zero picking errors, and communicating products out of stock. Accurately and efficiently picking items by Lot # and selecting expiration date, before the verification process. 

Shift:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

What you’ll work on:

• Pick items accurately by Lot # and expiration date as directed by picking sheets.
• Use a company-issued stamp after picking.
• Ensure all notes on picking sheets are read and understood.
• Assist team members with picking, staging, loading, unloading, rotation, and storage of products.
• Operate a manual rolling cart to move products throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness by sweeping floors, wiping up spills, and keeping products organized.
• Follow and abide by all company safety rules.
• Record all damage per company policy and handle damage/dents as they occur.
• Ensure proper handling of picking sheets and place them on the correct cartons.
• Keep floor space clean while picking.
• Conduct daily housekeeping assignments as directed by warehouse management.
• Help prepare for end-of-year physical inventory.
• Seek out inefficiencies in warehouse operations and make recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred:

• Basic math skills and the ability to read labels/pick sheets.
• Following work instructions and communicating discrepancies.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified (company provided).
• Proficiency in operating a rolling pushcart, electric forklift, and manual pallet jack.

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 equal-opportunity employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$17.80 – $35.60/hour

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

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

TOX ARDx Toxicology

LOCATION:

United States > Portsmouth : 1342 Court Street

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), 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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