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

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Starting wage: $16 per hour

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

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

Additional functions

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.

• 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.

• Performing all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance.

• As assigned

Required Qualifications

• 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 Directly Used:

• General warehouse equipment

• General office equipment

• MS Office, Shipping and proprietary inventory management software

• This position may require the ability to train and certify the use of a variety of forklifts: sit down, Cherry picker (mobile elevated working platform) and/or Joey forklift (multipurpose order picker that can elevate an operator and can be driven at height to move from task to task)

Physical Demands:

• 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 on a ladder. Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity