Warehouse Associate I

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Roanoke, TX

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate fulfills customer orders by ensuring products are available, accurate, salable, and received in a timely manner. The role carries out order fulfillment tasks accurately, efficiently, and safely while meeting customer expectations and assigned performance goals. Duties include picking and checking items against invoices, packing orders according to shipping and regulatory requirements, preparing packages for shipment, processing orders that require special handling, and fulfilling current or new client orders. The associate also helps maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse; follows company safety procedures and applicable laws for hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs; and uses assigned warehouse equipment and machinery. The position involves frequent movement in the warehouse, including grasping, reaching, bending, and stooping in narrow or confined spaces, with exposure to dust. It may require training and certification to use forklifts, including sit-down, Cherry picker, and/or Joey forklift models. No weekly local travel or on-call work is required.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and count.
Comprehensive problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds and team lift items weighing 56 to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform physical work involving standing or sitting, hand use, and occasional or frequent stooping, bending, crawling, and ladder use.
May be required to train and certify in the use of forklifts, including sit-down, Cherry picker, and/or Joey forklift models.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick products from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick lists and organize them on carts.
Pull warehouse items from shelves according to item number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements.
Use scanners as needed to select orders and manage inventory accurately.
Verify picked items against invoices, including manufacturer name, item number, description, quantity, expiration dates when applicable, listed items, and included components.
Count items and verify quantities against invoices before packing.
Match shipping-label information to the ship-to address or invoice number.
Select appropriate packaging, packing material, and labels, and follow regulatory guidelines for classified items.
Prepare shipping papers when required for packages containing hazardous materials.
Weigh packages when needed, determine an appropriate transportation method, verify labeling, scan shipment information, and apply shipping labels.
Verify and correct non-conforming auto-manifested packages.
Process orders requiring special handling as requested by branch personnel, sales staff, or end users.
Fulfill current or new client orders to support customer satisfaction.
Conduct business in accordance with Patterson Companies’ code of ethics and conduct and align with its Purpose, Vision, and Values.
Use assigned warehouse equipment and machinery and meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
Help maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse.
Handle hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to company procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform work in accordance with company safety guidelines and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.