Warehouse associate

Responsibilities

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.

Starting Wage $18.27 / Hr

Monday-Friday, 12 : 00-Close

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

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.

Transacting all business in accordance to Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct

Align with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement

Using assigned warehouse equipment / machinery to perform assigned job

Meeting / exceeding assigned performance metrics and KPIs

Helping maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse

Handling all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company’s processes / procedures and all applicable laws and regulations

Performing all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance

As assigned

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

Ascend / descend on a ladder. Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount would be based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.$15.19 - $18.80

Last updated : 2024-10-31

Salary : $15 - $19