Warehouse Associate

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Clovis, NM

26d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate ensures orders are available, accurate, salable, and received in a timely manner. The role performs order fulfillment accurately, efficiently, and safely while meeting customer expectations and assigned performance goals. Responsibilities include picking and checking products against wave pick lists and invoices; confirming item identity, quantities, expiration dates, and included components; packing orders with appropriate materials and labels; preparing shipping information and labels; and processing orders requiring special handling. The associate also fulfills current or new client orders and follows company procedures and applicable regulations for hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs. The position uses warehouse and office equipment, shipping and inventory-management software, and may require training and certification to operate forklifts. The work involves frequent movement, handling items and equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse. The role may involve exposure to dust and work in narrow or confined spaces.

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 56 to 100 pounds.
Ability to frequently grasp, reach, bend, and stoop in narrow or confined spaces.
Ability to sit or stand and use hands continuously as required by the work.
Ability to stoop, bend, or crawl and ascend or descend a ladder as required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to train and certify in the use of forklifts, including sit-down, Cherry picker (mobile elevated working platform), and/or Joey forklift (multipurpose order picker).

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 orders and manage inventory accurately.
Verify picked items against invoices, including manufacturer name, item number, description, quantity, expiration date when applicable, and included components.
Count items and verify quantities against invoices before packing.
Match shipping labels to the ship-to address or invoice number; select appropriate packaging, fill, and labels.
Follow regulatory guidelines when packing regulated items and prepare shipping papers for hazardous-material packages when needed.
Weigh non-auto-manifested packages, determine transportation methods, verify labeling, scan 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 and meet or exceed 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.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
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.