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
  • Fulfills current or new client orders to achieve client customer satisfaction
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

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.

Rewards

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement and Savings Program
• PTO/VTO/Floating Holidays
• Professional Development
• Employee Discount Programs
• Internal Advancement Opportunities