Warehouse Associate I

Warehouse Associate

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable and received in a timely manner. This position will demonstrate order fulfillment task goals are conducted accurately, efficiently and safely, while surpassing customer expectations.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

• Order Filling
• Order Checking
• Packing
• Manifests
• Expeditor
• Order Processing
• Additional Functions

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read, write and count. Comprehensive problem-solving skills. Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.

Working Conditions

Material and Equipment Directly Used : General warehouse equipment, General office equipment, MS Office, Shipping and proprietary inventory management software. This position may require the ability to train and certify the use of a variety of forklifts : sit down, Cherry picker (mobile elevated working platform) and / or Joey forklift (multipurpose order picker that can elevate an operator and can be driven at height to move from task to task).

Working Environment / Physical Activities

Moving 75% of the time. Frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow / confined spaces. Exposure to dust.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 100 pounds : continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity. Sitting or standing : continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity. Use of hands : Continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity. Stoop, bend, or crawl : Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity. Ascend / descend on a ladder. Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

Travel and On-call

This position requires no travel per week in a local area. For this position being on-call is not required.

What's In It For You

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees : Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program. 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan. Paid Time Off (PTO). Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays. Volunteer Time Off (VTO). Educational Assistance Program. Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave. LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program). Patterson Perks Program. The starting hourly rate for this role is $18.00 per hour.

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse / family member of a protected veteran; or disability. At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy. An Equal Opportunity Employer Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.