Warehouse Associate I

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.
 One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Description:

Job Summary
 The Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable and received in a timely manner. This position will demonstrate order fulfillment task goals are conducted accurately, efficiently and safely, while surpassing customer expectations.
 Essential Functions
 To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
 Order Filling
 Picks product from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick list and organizes on cart
 Pulls warehouse items from the shelves based on number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements
 May operate scanners so that the proper order is picked, and inventory is managed accurately
 Order Checking
 Verifies that the item picked matches the item on the invoice by comparing manufacturer name, manufacturer item number, and item description
 Verifies quantity of items picked matches item quantity on the invoice
 For time sensitive items, verifies the expiration date on the item is acceptable for shipment to the customer
 Verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked
 For items that include component(s), such as a pump, verifies that components are included
 Packing
 Counts quantity of items and verifies the count to the quantity listed on the invoice
 Matches the ship to address or invoice number on the shipping label with the same information on the invoice
 Selects correct packaging, fill and labels
 Follows regulatory guidelines when packing items with regulatory classification
 May create proper shipping papers for packages containing hazardous materials
 Manifests
 For packages not auto-manifested: weighs packages, determines appropriate method of transportation, verifies proper labeling, scans information and applies shipping labels
 For packages auto-manifested: verifies and corrects non-conforming packages
 Expeditor
 Processes orders requiring special handling as required by branch personnel, sales staff or end-user
 Order Processing
 Fulfill current or new client orders to achieve client customer satisfaction
 Additional Functions
 In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.
 Transacting all business in accordance to Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct
 Align with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement
 Using assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job
 Meeting/exceeding assigned performance metrics and KPIs
 Helping maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse
 Handling all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company’s processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations
 Performing all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance
 As assigned

Required Qualifications
 High School diploma or GED preferred
 Ability to read, write and count
 Comprehensive problem-solving skills
 Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals
 Working Conditions
 Material and Equipment Directly Used:
 General warehouse equipment
 General office equipment
 MS Office, Shipping and proprietary inventory management software
 This position may require the ability to train and certify the use of a variety of forklifts: sit down, Cherry picker (mobile elevated working platform) and/or Joey forklift (multipurpose order picker that can elevate an operator and can be driven at height to move from task to task)
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