Warehouse Associate

Patterson Companies, Inc.•El Paso, TX

20d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate ensures customer 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. Duties include picking, checking, packing, and manifesting orders; processing orders requiring special handling; and fulfilling current or new client orders. The associate follows company policies and procedures, ethical standards, and applicable regulations, including requirements for hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs. The position also involves maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and using assigned warehouse equipment and machinery. The role requires no local-area travel per week.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and count.
Comprehensive problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
Ability to use general warehouse and office equipment, MS Office, shipping software, and proprietary inventory management software.
May be required to train and certify in the use of forklifts, including sit-down forklifts, Cherry picker mobile elevated work platforms, and Joey multipurpose order pickers.

Responsibilities

Pick products from fulfillment-center stock according to wave pick lists, organize products on carts, and use scanners when needed to pick orders and manage inventory accurately.
Check that picked items match invoice details, including manufacturer, item number, description, quantity, expiration dates for time-sensitive items, and any required components; confirm all invoiced items have been picked.
Pack orders by verifying quantities and shipping information, selecting appropriate packaging and labels, following regulatory guidelines, and preparing shipping papers for hazardous materials when needed.
Manifest packages by weighing them, selecting an appropriate shipping method, verifying labels, scanning information, and applying shipping labels; verify and correct non-conforming packages that are auto-manifested.
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.
Comply with company and department policies and standards and perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct business according to Patterson Companies’ code of ethics and conduct, and align with the company’s Purpose, Vision, and Values.
Use assigned warehouse equipment and machinery and 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.

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.