Warehouse Associate I
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable, and received in a timely manner. The position performs order fulfillment accurately, efficiently, and safely while meeting customer expectations. The role includes picking and checking orders, packing items according to invoice and regulatory requirements, preparing and verifying packages for shipment, and processing orders requiring special handling. The associate also uses assigned warehouse equipment, meets performance metrics, maintains an organized and safe warehouse, and handles hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations. The position involves frequent movement, grasping, reaching, bending, stooping, and occasional ladder use. Employees may need to lift and carry up to 55 pounds and team-lift items weighing 56 to 100 pounds. The work environment includes exposure to dust and may involve narrow or confined spaces. No local-area 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.
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 based on number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements.
- Use scanners as needed to pick the correct orders and manage inventory accurately.
- Verify picked items, quantities, expiration dates, invoice contents, and included components against order documentation.
- Count items, confirm shipping information, and select appropriate packaging, fill, and labels.
- Follow regulatory guidelines when packing regulated items and prepare shipping papers for hazardous materials when needed.
- Weigh and process non-auto-manifested packages, select transportation methods, verify labels, scan information, and apply shipping labels.
- Verify and correct non-conforming packages that were auto-manifested.
- 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 according to Patterson Companies' ethics and conduct code 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.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Integrated Wellness Program
- 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay and Floating Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
- Patterson Perks Program
- Competitive benefits, unique incentive programs, and rewards for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
