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 will demonstrate 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 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
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

• 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

• 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)

• Grasping Frequently
• Reaching Frequently
• Position self/stooping constantly
• Ascend/Descend (e.g. stairs/ladders) constantly
• Handling constantly
• Position 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

The starting hourly rate for this role is $18.00 per hour.