Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

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.
• Order Filling:
  Pulls warehouse items from the shelves based on number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements.
• Order Filling:
  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.
• Order Checking:
  Verifies quantity of items picked matches item quantity on the invoice.
• Order Checking:
  For time-sensitive items, verifies the expiration date on the item is acceptable for shipment to the customer.
• Order Checking:
  Verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked.
• Order Checking:
  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.
• Packing:
  Matches the ship-to address or invoice number on the shipping label with the same information on the invoice.
• Packing:
  Selects correct packaging, fill and labels.
• Packing:
  Follows regulatory guidelines when packing items with regulatory classification.
• Packing:
  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.
• Manifests:
  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 all 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.
• Performs other assigned tasks.

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

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).

Moving 75% of the time. Frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow/confined spaces. Exposure to dust.

• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 100 pounds: continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical…