Warehouse Generalist

Warehouse Generalist

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.

The warehouse worker position is within the warehouse facility of our 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 communicate.

Shift:

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

What You'll Work On

• Accurately pick items by Lot # and expiration date as directed by the picking sheets.
• Use a company-issued stamp after picking.
• Read and understand all notes on picking sheets.
• 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 spills, and organizing products.
• 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 the floor space clean while picking.
• Conduct daily housekeeping assignments as directed by warehouse management.
• Help prepare for end-of-year physical inventory.
• Identify inefficiencies in warehouse operations and make recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

The base pay for this position is $14.85 $29.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.