Warehouse Associate

Patterson Dental Supply•Dalhart, TX

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate works to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable, and received in a timely manner. The position fulfills orders accurately, efficiently, and safely, and processes orders requiring special handling as requested by branch personnel, sales staff, or end users. The role also supports customer satisfaction, follows company and department policies and standards, and performs other duties as assigned. The associate may use warehouse equipment and machinery, help maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse, and handle hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to company procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The position requires reading, writing, counting, problem-solving, and meeting deadlines and productivity goals. Work uses general warehouse and office equipment, MS Office, shipping tools, and proprietary inventory management software. Forklift training and certification may be required for sit-down, Cherry picker, and/or Joey forklifts. No local-area travel is required per week.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and count.
Comprehensive problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
Ability to train and certify in the use of various forklifts may be required.

Responsibilities

Pick products from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick lists, organize them on carts, and select items according to specified number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements.
Use scanners as needed to pick the correct orders and manage inventory accurately.
Verify picked items against invoices, including manufacturer name, item number, description, quantity, expiration dates 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; and follow regulatory packing guidelines.
Prepare shipping papers as needed for packages containing hazardous materials.
For packages not auto-manifested, weigh packages, select the appropriate transportation method, verify labeling, scan package information, and apply 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 its Purpose, Vision, and Values.
Use assigned warehouse equipment and machinery, meet or exceed 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.