Warehouse Associate

Job Summary

Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable and received in a timely manner. The role demonstrates that order fulfillment tasks 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 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, 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
  • Fulfill current or new client orders to achieve client customer satisfaction.
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned.

• Transact all business in accordance to Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct.
• Align with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement.
• Use assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job.
• Meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
• Help maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse.
• Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company's processes and 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.
• May be required 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.
  • Stooping or stooping constantly.
  • Ascending/descending (e.g., stairs/ladder) constantly.
  • Handling constantly.
  • Crawling constantly.
  • Standing constantly.
  • Seated constantly.
  • Transporting/carrying constantly.
  • Lifting constantly.
• Travel Requirements: none per week; local area.

• The starting hourly rate for this role is 18.00
  
  USD per hour.
• 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.

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity and other protected classes.