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. **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. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 and a best place to work for diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** . The position of **Warehouse Worker** is within the warehouse facility, within 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 **Responsibilities:** + Accurately pick items by Lot # and expiration date as directed by 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 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. + Identify inefficiencies in warehouse operations and make recommendations. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Education and Experience:** _Required:_ + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Ability to lift upto 50 lbs. _Preferred:_ + 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. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live** **full** **lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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 Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $13.85 – $27.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com