What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Covetrus?
SUMMARY
This position gathers and processes the products required for filling daily customer orders, ensuring accuracy at all times as well as packing products so they are received in good, useable condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Inspects pulled products from inventory to check accuracy against the picking ticket, and to determine categories of products (hazardous, refrigerated, etc.). Packs merchandise according to packing and shipping standards and procedures.
- Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
- Read shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped.
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to guidelines.
- Ensure the warehouse is accessible and safe for traffic.
- Assist shipping and receiving unloading & loading trucks.
- Open crates and other containers.
- Sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- None
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS AND ABILITIES)
- Must be a team a "team player". This person needs to enjoy working closely with other staff members and to be flexible, adaptive, and positive in his/her interactions.
- Must work well under limited supervision.
- Ability to work within a deadline under pressure and handle interruptions.
- Organizational skills and detailed oriented with a quality mindset.
- Must be able to maintain professional boundaries & confidentiality.
- Computer Proficiency (experience with shipping software, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams a plus).
- Communication Proficiency.
- Mathematical Skills.
- Technical Capacity.
- Thoroughness.
- Time Management
ADDITIONAL SKILLS (HELPFUL BUT NOT REQUIRED)
- Experience in warehouse and/or packing and shipping environments.
- Warehousing or fulfillment experience
HOURS AND REPORTING
- Reports directlytoShippingSupervisor.
- Hours are Monday - Friday, 7am-3:30pm or 8am-6:30pm, 4 days a week
- Flexibility to work overtime hours as needed.
PHYSICIAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to reach overhead, climb ladders or stairs, lift/carry or push/pull heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
- Must have the energy and physical stamina to move freely about and be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours).
We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:
* 401k savings & company match
* Paid time off
* Paid holidays
* Maternity leave
* Parental leave
* Military leave
* Other leaves of absence
* Health, dental, and vision benefits
* Health savings accounts
* Flexible spending accounts
* Life & disability benefits
* Identity theft protection
* Pet insurance
* Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive
* Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Henry Schein Animal Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, and/or disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
