Warehouse Associate I

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Kent, WA

25d

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 tasks accurately, efficiently, and safely while meeting customer expectations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 12 p.m. start time. The starting rate is $20.50 per hour. The role includes picking and checking orders, packing products, preparing and verifying shipments, processing special-handling orders, and fulfilling current or new client orders. The associate uses warehouse equipment and inventory tools, meets performance goals, and helps maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse. Work must comply with company procedures, safety guidelines, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws. The position involves frequent movement, grasping, reaching, bending, and stooping, sometimes in narrow or confined spaces, as well as exposure to dust. Associates may need to lift and carry up to 55 pounds and team-lift items weighing 56 to 100 pounds. No 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.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds and team-lift items weighing 56 to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities including frequent movement, grasping, reaching, bending, and stooping, and occasional or frequent ladder use.

Responsibilities

Pick products from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick lists and organize them on carts.
Pull warehouse items from shelves according to specified number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements.
Use scanners as needed to pick the correct orders and manage inventory accurately.
Verify picked items against invoices, including manufacturer name, item number, description, and quantity; check expiration dates on time-sensitive items, confirm all invoiced items are picked, and ensure product components are included.
Count items and verify quantities against invoices; match shipping labels to the ship-to address or invoice; select appropriate packaging, fill, and labels.
Follow regulatory guidelines when packing regulated items and prepare shipping papers for hazardous-material packages when needed.
Weigh and process packages that are not automatically manifested, determine transportation methods, verify labels, scan shipping information, and apply shipping labels.
Verify and correct non-conforming packages that are automatically 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 in accordance with the company code of ethics and align with its purpose, vision, and values.
Use assigned warehouse equipment and machinery; meet or exceed performance metrics and KPIs.
Help maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse.
Handle hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs in accordance with company procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform work in accordance with company safety guidelines and procedures and applicable safety and 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 and unique incentive programs and rewards for eligible employees