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, 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 medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO + 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 the 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 in the world 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 diverse working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** Our location in **Portsmouth, VA** , currently has an opportunity for a **Clerk 1, Distribution & Dispatching.** In this role, the individual will be responsible for performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes under direct supervision. **Shift:** Monday to Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM **What** **you'll** **work on:** + Support team lead in managing small pack product order flow. + Ensure order fulfillment meets customer requirements and follows First In, First Out (FIFO) and First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) principles. + Organize, prioritize, and print daily scheduled orders. + Promote organization, professionalism, and time management among team members. + Assist with scanning, sorting, packing, and shipment processing. + Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pack and ship stations. + Follow all company safety rules and procedures. + Verify that packing and shipping supplies are adequately stocked. + Use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint effectively. + Perform daily random quality audits on shipments. + Assist with daily inventory cycle counts. + Ensure all orders are sorted and shipped by the end of the shift. + Cross-train in all Workplace Lab job functions. + Demonstrate dependability and punctuality. + Manage the daily flow of express and ground shipments. + Perform other duties as assigned. + Organize daily picking sheets. + Monitor daily picking, packing, shipping, and replenishment activities. + Check processes for accuracy and order fulfillment. + Build and maintain relationships with internal customers. + Assist with process improvements and submit Global Help Desk tickets. + Support team lead in Operational Excellence Meetings. **Education and Experience** **you'll** **bring:** **Required** + High school education or GED **Preferred:** + Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and good business judgment. + Basic math skills are needed to count the product. + Ability to read product labels, chain of custody forms, facility numbers, and customer ship methods. + Knowledge of the SAGE ERP 100 System and Scan Force + Ability to follow work instructions + Forklift certification or Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound business judgment + Basic math skills for counting products + Ability to read product labels, chain of custody forms, facility numbers, and shipping methods + Proficient in using Sage ERP 100 and Scan Force systems + Ability to follow written work instructions accurately + Forklift certified or willing to obtain certification (company-provided) + Able to communicate discrepancies clearly to the lab manager + Capable of calculating daily Units Per Hour (UPH) and tracking performance metrics + Conducts weekly performance observations + Strong communication and problem-solving skills **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 Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $15.45 – $30.85 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