Warehouse Associate

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 demonstrates order fulfillment tasks are conducted accurately, efficiently, and safely, while surpassing customer expectations.

• Picks product from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick list and organizes on cart.
• Pulls warehouse items from shelves based on number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements.
• Opens and operates scanners to ensure proper order picking and accurate inventory management.

• Verifies that the picked item matches the invoice by comparing manufacturer name, manufacturer item number, and item description.
• Verifies quantity of items picked matches the quantity on the invoice.
• For time‑sensitive items, verifies the expiration date is acceptable for shipment.
• Verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked.
• For items that include components, such as a pump, verifies that components are included.

• Counts quantity of items and verifies the count against 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.
• Creates proper shipping papers for packages containing hazardous materials.

• For packages not auto‑manifested: weighs packages, determines transportation method, verifies labeling, scans information, and applies shipping labels.
• For auto‑manifested packages: verifies and corrects non‑conforming packages.

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

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

• Transacts all business in accordance with Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct.
• Aligns with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision, and Values statement.
• Uses assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job.
• Meets/exceeds assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
• Aids in maintaining an organized, clean, and safe warehouse.
• Handles all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to company processes, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Operates in compliance with company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Performs any additional duties as assigned.

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

• General warehouse equipment, general office equipment, MS Office, shipping and proprietary inventory management software.
• Potential requirement to train on and certify use of forklift types including sit‑down, cherry picker, and Joey forklift.

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

• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds; team lift 56–100 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing