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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.

Job Details

First shift positions available
Monday - Friday

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 to ensure proper order picking and accurate inventory management.

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 components, 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, fills, 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 transportation method, verifies proper labeling, scans information, and applies shipping labels;
• For auto-manifested packages: verifies and corrects non-conforming packages.

Expeditor

• Processes orders requiring special handling as required by branch personnel, sales staff, or end-user.

Order Processing

• Fulfills current or new client orders to achieve customer satisfaction.

Additional Functions

• Transacts all business according to Patterson Companies' code of ethics and conduct;
• Aligns with Patterson Companies' Purpose, Vision, and Values;
• Uses assigned warehouse equipment/machinery;
• Meets/exceeds performance metrics and KPIs;
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe warehouse;
• Handles hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs per laws and regulations;
• Follows safety guidelines and procedures;
• Performs other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

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

Working Conditions

Material and Equipment Used

• General warehouse and office equipment;
• MS Office, shipping, and inventory management software;
• Ability to train and certify forklift operation (sit-down, cherry picker, Joey forklift).

Physical Activities and Demands

• Moving 75% of the time;
• Reaching, bending, stooping in confined spaces;
• Exposure to dust;
• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds; team lift 56-100 pounds;
• Sitting or standing;
• Use of hands;
• Occasional crawling, climbing ladders.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing