Warehouse Associate

Job Summary

Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable and received in a timely manner. This position will demonstrate that order fulfillment task goals are conducted accurately, efficiently and safely, while surpassing customer expectations.

• Order Filling – picks product from the fulfillment center stock according to the wave pick list and organizes on cart; pulls warehouse items from shelves based on number, size, color, quantity and quality requirements; operates 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 the quantity on the invoice; for time‑sensitive items verifies the expiration date is acceptable for shipment; verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked; for items that include components (e.g., a pump) verifies that components are included.
• Packing – counts quantity of items and verifies the count against 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 or exceeds assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
• Helps maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse.
• Handles all hazardous materials, pesticides and prescription drugs according to company 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 tasks as assigned.

• 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, including sit‑down forklifts, cherry pickers (mobile elevated working platform) and/or Joey forklifts (multipurpose order picker that can elevate an operator and can be driven at height to move from task to task).

• Move 75% of the time; frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow or confined spaces; exposure to dust.
• 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 or 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 $15.00 per hour.

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.