Warehouse Associate - Outbound

Covetrus•Grimes, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Covetrus is seeking a distribution center team member at its Grimes, Iowa location to fulfill and ship customer orders. The role involves accurately picking products, packing orders for safe and economical shipment, verifying products against customer invoices, and preparing shipments in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. The workplace is described as climate-controlled and small-team, with weekends rarely required. The position may involve working in a cooler area between 35° and 46° F. Mandatory overtime may be required as needed to ensure timely customer delivery. Employment is contingent on passing a criminal background check and drug screening, including marijuana testing. Covetrus maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Reliable and punctual.
Ability to work well with others and maintain a positive, respectful attitude in a fast-paced team environment with tight deadlines.
Ability to read and understand English to interpret product descriptions, labels, shelves, and other product documents.
Basic math skills to ensure accurate product quantities.
Ability to operate material handling equipment, including order pickers, reach trucks, and forklifts.
Pass a criminal background check and drug screening, including testing for marijuana.
Flexibility to work mandatory overtime as needed to ensure timely customer delivery.
Ability to lift and transport 30 pounds regularly and 50–70 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand and/or walk on concrete for the duration of the shift and perform tasks involving bending, stooping, and reaching.

Responsibilities

Meet distribution center KPIs for productivity, quality, safety, and attendance.
Accurately and efficiently pick products from stock for customer orders, prioritizing products with the earliest expiration dates.
Pack and prepare products for shipment using safe and economical packing methods.
Compare products with customer invoices to verify product size, strength, dates, unit of sale, and quantities; ensure accompanying literature and brochures are included and that product matches the RF-device description.
Ship products in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations, including proper labeling, packaging, and logging of hazardous materials and limited quantities.
Ensure shipping manifest documents are accurate and use the most economical shipping method available.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day 1, subject to eligibility.
Generous holiday and paid time off policy.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) savings plan with company match.
Pet insurance.
Maternity leave and parental leave.
Military leave and other leaves of absence.
Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
Life and disability benefits.
Identity theft protection.
Certain positions may be eligible for a short-term incentive plan.