Warehouse Associate

Patterson Dental Supply • Salina, KS

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About The Position

The Warehouse Associate ensures customer 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 and assigned performance goals.

Responsibilities include picking and checking orders, packing and labeling items, preparing shipments, and processing orders requiring special handling. The associate may use warehouse equipment and machinery, maintain a clean and safe warehouse, and handle hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to company procedures and applicable regulations. Work must follow company safety guidelines, regulatory requirements, and the Patterson Companies code of ethics and values.

The position involves frequent movement and physical activity, including lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds and team lifting 56 to 100 pounds. The associate may need to train and certify to use forklifts, including sit-down, Cherry picker, and Joey forklift models. The starting hourly rate is $16.00.

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 frequent physical activity, including grasping, reaching, bending, stooping, and occasional or frequent ladder use.
• May be required to train and certify on a variety of 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 as needed to select the proper order and manage inventory accurately.
• Verify picked items against invoices, including manufacturer name, item number, description, quantity, expiration dates when applicable, and included components.
• Count items and verify quantities against invoices.
• Select appropriate packaging and fill, apply labels, match shipping labels to invoice information, and follow regulatory packing guidelines.
• Create shipping papers when needed for packages containing hazardous materials.
• For packages not auto-manifested, weigh them, select an appropriate transportation method, verify labeling, scan shipping 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 according to Patterson Companies’ code of ethics and conduct and align with its purpose, vision, and values.
• Use assigned warehouse equipment and machinery to perform work.
• 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 processes, 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) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• Paid time off starting at 120 hours per year for full-time employees.
• Nine paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Educational assistance program.
• Fully paid parental and adoption leave.
• Employee assistance program (LifeWorks).
• Patterson Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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