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 order fulfillment task goals 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 to ensure proper order picking and accurate inventory management.
• 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 on the invoice; for time-sensitive items, verifies expiration date; ensures all items on the invoice have been picked; for items with components, verifies components are included.
• Packing — Counts items and verifies the count against the invoice; matches ship-to address or invoice number on the shipping label with the invoice; selects correct packaging, fill 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 labeling, scans information and applies shipping labels; for auto-manifested packages: 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 and customer satisfaction.

• Transacts all business in accordance with Patterson Companies’ business code of ethics and conduct.
• Align with Patterson Companies’ Purpose, Vision and Values.
• Use assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform the job.
• Meet/exceed assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
• Help maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse.
• Handle hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs per Company procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform 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

• Materials and Equipment Directly Used:
  General warehouse equipment; general office equipment; MS Office, shipping and proprietary inventory management software
• Working Environment/Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Moving 75% of the time; frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow/confined spaces; exposure to dust
• Physical Demands:
  Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 100 pounds; continuous or occasional heavy physical activity; standing or sitting as required
• Travel and On-call:
  This position requires no travel per week in a local area; on-call is not required

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for eligible employees:
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, 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. At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we’re responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.