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 demonstrates 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 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, 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, 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.
  • Complies with company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned.

• Transacting all business in accordance with 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.

• 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

The 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).

• Grasping, frequently reaching, constantly positioning, stooping, ascending/descending stairs or ladder, handling, crawling, stationary standing, stationary seated, transporting/carrying, lifting and traveling.

This position requires no travel per week in a local area.

• 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 18.00 USD 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.