Warehouse Associate - 3rd shift

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 will demonstrate order fulfillment task goals are conducted accurately, efficiently and safely, while surpassing customer expectations.

Essential Functions

• 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;
• Operates scanners so that the proper order is picked, and inventory is managed accurately;
• 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;
• Verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked;
• Verifies the expiration date on the item is acceptable for shipment to the customer;
• Selects correct packaging, fill and labels;
• Follows regulatory guidelines when packing items with regulatory classification;
• Creates 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;
• Processes orders requiring special handling as required by branch personnel, sales staff or end-user.

Additional Functions

• Transacting all business in accordance to Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct.
• Aligning with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement.
• Using assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job.
• Meting/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.
• Performing all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write and count.
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.

Working Conditions

• Material And Equipment:
• General warehouse equipment
• General office equipment
• MS Office
• Shipping and proprietary inventory management software
• Directly Used General warehouse equipment:
• Sit down forklift
• Cherry picker (mobile elevated working platform)
• Joyo forklift (multipurpose order picker that can elevate an operator and can be driven at height to move from task to task)
• Working Environment/Physical Activities:
• Moving 75% of the time
• Frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow/confined spaces
• Exposure to dust
• Lifting and carrying 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
• Using hands: Continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity
• Stoop, bend, or crawl: Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity
• Ascend/descend on a ladder. Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity