Warehouse Associate

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Job Description:

Date Last Edited: 7/8/2026 12:27:10 PM

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

 - 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

 Additional Responsibilities

 - 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.

Skills and Abilities

- 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)

 Physical and Cognitive Demands

 - Grasping Frequently
 - Reaching Frequently
 - Position Self/Stooping Constantly
 - Ascend/Descend (e.g. Stairs/ladder) Constantly
 - Handling Constantly
 - Position…