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 is acceptable for shipment to the customer; 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.

• Transacts all business in accordance with Patterson Companies' business code of ethics and conduct.
• Aligns with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement.
• Uses assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job.
• Meets/exceeds assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
• Helps maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse.
• Handles hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the company’s processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write and count.
• Comprehensive problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.

• Directly used equipment: general warehouse equipment, general office equipment, MS Office, shipping and proprietary inventory management software.
• May require training and certification to use 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.
• Sitting or standing: 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.

• 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.

The starting hourly rate for this role is 19.50 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 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.