Warehouse Specialist

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.
23 hours ago