Warehouse Associate

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Salina, KS

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate ensures customer orders are available, accurate, salable, and received in a timely manner. The role completes order-fulfillment tasks accurately, efficiently, and safely while meeting customer expectations and assigned performance goals. The associate picks products from fulfillment-center stock, checks picked items against invoices, packs orders according to requirements, and prepares shipments for manifesting. The role also processes orders requiring special handling and fulfills current or new client orders. Additional duties include using assigned warehouse equipment, maintaining an organized and safe warehouse, following company ethics and safety procedures, and handling hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations. The position involves frequent movement and physical warehouse activity, including grasping, reaching, bending, stooping, and working in narrow or confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to dust and may need to lift and carry up to 55 pounds, with team lifting for loads of 56 to 100 pounds. The role uses general warehouse and office equipment, Microsoft Office, shipping software, and proprietary inventory-management software. It may require training and certification to use forklifts, including sit-down, Cherry picker, and/or Joey forklift models. The starting hourly rate is $16.00. Eligible employees receive competitive benefits and incentive programs.

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 loads of 56 to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent physical activity, including grasping, reaching, bending, stooping, and working in narrow or confined spaces.
Ability to ascend and descend a ladder.
May be required to train and certify in the use of forklifts, including sit-down, Cherry picker, and/or Joey forklift models.

Responsibilities

Pick products from fulfillment-center stock according to wave pick lists and organize items on carts.
Pull warehouse items from shelves according to number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements.
Use scanners as needed to pick the correct orders and manage inventory accurately.
Verify picked items, quantities, expiration dates, invoice completeness, and included components against order documentation.
Count items, verify quantities against invoices, match shipping labels to invoice details, and select appropriate packaging, fill, and labels.
Follow regulatory guidelines when packing regulated items and prepare shipping papers for hazardous-material packages when needed.
Weigh and process packages that are not auto-manifested, determine the appropriate transportation method, verify labels, scan information, and apply shipping labels.
Verify and correct non-conforming packages that are auto-manifested.
Process orders requiring special handling as directed by branch personnel, sales staff, or end users.
Fulfill current or new client orders to support customer satisfaction.
Conduct business in accordance with Patterson Companies' code of ethics and conduct and align with its purpose, vision, and values.
Use assigned warehouse equipment and machinery to perform job duties.
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 in accordance with company safety guidelines, procedures, and regulatory requirements.