Warehouse Associate I

Patterson Dental Supply • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Warehouse Associate ensures orders are available, accurate, salable, and received in a timely manner. The role performs order fulfillment tasks accurately, efficiently, and safely while meeting customer expectations. Duties include picking and checking orders, packing and labeling items, preparing shipments, processing orders requiring special handling, and maintaining warehouse safety and organization. The associate may use warehouse equipment and machinery and may be required to train and certify on various types of forklifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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 56 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform continuous or occasional physical activity involving sitting or standing, hand use, stooping, bending, crawling, and climbing or descending a ladder.
• Ability to move for 75% of the time and frequently grasp, reach, bend, and stoop in narrow or confined spaces.
• Ability to work with exposure to dust.
• May be required to train and certify in the use of sit-down forklifts, Cherry picker mobile elevated working platforms, and/or Joey multipurpose order-picker forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Pick products from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick lists and organize them on carts.
• Pull warehouse items from shelves according to number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements; use scanners when applicable to pick orders and manage inventory accurately.
• Verify picked items against invoices, including manufacturer name, item number, description, quantity, expiration dates when relevant, and included components.
• Count items, match shipping labels to invoice information, select suitable packaging and fill, and apply labels.
• Follow regulatory guidelines when packing regulated items and create shipping papers for hazardous-material packages when needed.
• Weigh and manifest packages that are not auto-manifested, determine appropriate transportation, verify labeling, scan shipping information, and apply shipping labels.
• Verify and correct non-conforming packages that are 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 standards 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 according to company safety guidelines and procedures, maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

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
• Employee assistance program (LifeWorks)
• Patterson Perks Program
• Competitive benefits, unique incentive programs, and rewards for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED