Receiving Warehouse Associate

About the Role

The Warehouse Receiving Associate ensures orders are available, accurate, salable, and received in a timely manner to exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Unload, inspect, count, and sign for inbound packages and skids from carriers.
• Sort skids and/or packages by business unit.
• Utilize a pack slip or purchase order printout to match received product and enter quantities into the computer system or scan products.
• Enter accurate information into the computer system and place products in appropriate containers, carts, pallets, or skids.
• Bring products to the staging area for put-away.
• Identify non-conformances (e.g., item count, product description, product damage) and forward to the Overpayment & Damage Clerk (OS&D).
• Assess accuracy and integrity of all incoming palletized shipments (package count, damage, correct address) and print purchase orders.
• Identify all items against the purchase order and accurately enter receiving transactions into the computerized inventory system.
• Identify and correct inventory errors; alert OS&D to irregularities (e.g., count and location errors, product shortages, product damage).
• Authenticate all products and drugs received at the fulfillment center under DSCSA guidelines.
• Contact vendors to verify received products and ensure they were processed with a lot number generated from the pedigree; collect vendor paperwork for verification.
• Adhere to Patterson Companies' business code of ethics and conduct.
• Align with Patterson Companies' Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Use assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to meet or exceed performance metrics and KPIs.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse.
• Handle hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to company processes, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Perform all work in accordance with company safety guidelines and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Proficient and accurate PC/keyboarding skills; familiar with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) and email.
• Ability to read, write, and count.
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
• Ability to train and certify in the use of various forklifts: sit-down, cherry picker (mobile elevated working platform), and/or Joey forklift (multipurpose order picker).

Working Conditions

• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds; team lift 56 to 100 pounds (continuous, moderate, or occasional heavy physical activity).
• Sitting or standing (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/descend a ladder (occasional or frequent moderate physical activity).
• No travel required; position is local.
• No on-call requirement.
• Exposure to dust.