Warehouse Associate

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 demonstrates that order fulfillment task goals are conducted accurately, efficiently, and safely, while surpassing customer expectations.

• 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 is acceptable for shipment; verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked; for items that include components, 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, fills, 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 – Fulfills current or new client orders to achieve client customer satisfaction.

• Complies with company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned.

• Transacting all business in accordance with Patterson Companies' business code of ethics and conduct.

• Aligning with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision, and Values statement.

• Using assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job.

• Meeting or 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 and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.

• 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.

• Potential to train and certify the use of various forklifts: sit‑down, Cherry picker (mobile elevated working platform) and/or Joey forklift (multipurpose order picker).

• Grasping frequently
• Reaching frequently
• Positioning self/stooping constantly
• Ascending/descending (e.g., stairs/ladder) constantly
• Handling constantly
• Positioning self/crawling constantly
• Stationary position (standing) constantly
• Stationary position (seated) constantly
• Transport/carrying constantly
• Transport/lifting constantly

• This position requires no travel per week in a local area.

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• Life Works (Employee Assistance Program)
• Patterson Perks Program

Starting hourly rate: 20.00 USD per hour.

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability. Patterson Companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.