Warehouse Associate

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 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

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented
• Efficient
• Focused
• Positive
• Results-driven
• Team player

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and count
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.

Working Conditions

• Material and Equipment Directly Used:
• General warehouse equipment
• General office equipment
• MS Office, Shipping and proprietary inventory management software

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Grasping Frequently
• Reaching Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping Constantly
• Ascend/Descend (e.g. Stairs/ladder) Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Position Self/Crawling Constantly
• Stationary Position (Standing) Constantly
• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
• Transport/Carrying Constantly
• Transport/Lifting Constantly

Additional Responsibilities

• Transacting all business in accordance to 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.

Benefits

• MEDICAL
• DENTAL
• VISION
• RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS PROGRAM
• PTO/VTO/FLOATING HOLIDAYS
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
• INTERNAL ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES