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 :

• Order Filling : Picks product from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick list and organizes on cart. Pulls warehouse items from the shelves based on number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements. May operate scanners so that the proper order is picked, and inventory is managed accurately.
• Order Checking : Verifies that the item picked matches the item on the invoice by comparing manufacturer name, manufacturer item number, and item description. Verifies quantity of items picked matches item quantity on the invoice. For time sensitive items, verifies the expiration date on the item is acceptable for shipment to the customer. Verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked. For items that include component(s), such as a pump, verifies that components are included.
• Packing : Counts quantity of items and verifies the count to the quantity listed on the invoice. Matches the ship to address or invoice number on the shipping label with the same information on the invoice. Selects correct packaging, fill and labels. Follows regulatory guidelines when packing items with regulatory classification. May create proper shipping papers for packages containing hazardous materials.
• Manifests : For packages not auto-manifested : weighs packages, determines appropriate method of transportation, verifies proper labeling, scans information and applies shipping labels. For packages auto-manifested : verifies and corrects non-conforming packages.
• Expeditor : Processes orders requiring special handling as required by branch personnel, sales staff or end-user.
• Order Processing : Fulfill current or new client orders to achieve client customer satisfaction.

Additional Functions : In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.

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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.