Receiving Warehouse Associate

Job Summary

The Warehouse Receiving Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable and received in a timely manner.

• Receiving
  • Unloads, inspects, counts, and signs for inbound packages and skids from carriers
  • Sorts skids and/or packages by business unit
  • Utilizes a pack slip or printout of the purchase order that corresponds to the product received
  • Matches product received to purchase order/pack slip and enters quantity into computer, or scans product received
  • Enters accurate information into computer system
  • Places product in appropriate container, cart, pallet or skid
  • Brings product to staging area for put away
  • Identifies non-conformances (e.g., item count, product description, product damage) and forwards to Overpayment & Damage Clerk (OS&D)
• Bulk Receiving
  • Assesses accuracy and integrity of all incoming palletized shipments (package count, damage and correct address)
  • Prints Purchase Order, identifies all items against purchase order
  • Accurately and efficiently enters all receiving transactions into the computerized inventory systems
  • Identifies and corrects inventory errors; alerts OS&D to any irregularities in product inventory (e.g., count and location errors, product shortages, product damage)
• DSCSA
  • Authenticates all products and drugs received at the fulfillment center
  • Contacts the vendor to verify the product received and was processed with a lot number generated from; this process must be performed for every Pedigree drug
  • Collects paperwork from the vendors that verifies they also authenticated the custody of the drug

• Transact all business in accordance to Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct
• Align with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement
• Use assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job
• Meet/exceed assigned performance metrics and KPIs
• Help maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse
• Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to company processes, procedures and all applicable laws and regulations
• Perform all work in accordance with company safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance
• As assigned

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Proficient and accurate PC/keyboarding skills; familiar with MS Office Productivity Suite (Excel, Word) and email
• Ability to read, write and count
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals
• 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)

• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds; team lift 56 to 100 pounds (continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity)
• Sit or stand (continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity)
• Use of hands (continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity)
• Stoop, bend, or crawl (occasional or frequent moderate physical activity)
• Ascend/descend on a ladder (occasional or frequent moderate physical activity)
• Position requires no travel per week in a local area
• On‑call is not required for this position
• Exposure to dust

• 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 of 20.50 USD per hour

EEO Statement:
Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices.