Warehouse Associate - Bulk Receiver

Patterson Dental Supply•Jacksonville, FL

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Receiving Associate helps ensure orders are available, accurate, salable, and received on time. The role receives and checks incoming packages and palletized shipments, records transactions in computerized inventory systems, and identifies discrepancies or damage for follow-up. It also includes authenticating regulated products and drugs, following company procedures for hazardous materials and prescription drugs, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse. The associate may use assigned warehouse equipment and must meet performance metrics and safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Proficient and accurate PC and keyboarding skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office productivity applications, including Excel and Word, and email.
Ability to read, write, and count.
Comprehensive problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
Ability to train and become certified to use forklifts, including sit-down, Cherry picker/mobile elevated work platform, and/or Joey multipurpose order picker equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds and team lift 56 to 100 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand, use hands continuously, stoop, bend, or crawl, and ascend or descend a ladder.

Responsibilities

Unload, inspect, count, and sign for inbound packages and skids from carriers.
Sort packages and skids by business unit and match received products to purchase orders or packing slips.
Enter or scan product quantities and other accurate receiving information into computer systems.
Place products in appropriate containers, carts, pallets, or skids and move them to the staging area for put-away.
Identify non-conformances, including count discrepancies, product-description mismatches, and damage, and report them to the Overpayment & Damage Clerk (OS&D).
Assess incoming palletized shipments for package count, damage, and correct address; print purchase orders and verify shipment items against them.
Enter receiving transactions into computerized inventory systems and identify and correct inventory errors.
Alert OS&D to inventory irregularities, including count or location errors, shortages, and damage.
Authenticate all products and drugs received at the fulfillment center; contact vendors to verify products and processing details, including lot numbers for each Pedigree drug.
Collect vendor paperwork verifying authentication and chain of custody for drugs.
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, meet performance metrics and KPIs, and 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.