Inventory Warehouse Associate

Overview The Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, and received in a timely manner. This is a distribution center environment where you can expect to fill the orders, check the orders, and pack the orders to send to our customers. Warehouse Associates have a Monday-Friday schedule in a climate controlled environment with a relaxed dress code. We are looking for people to fill this important and essential role that are team players and have the ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals. Hours: Full Time Experience: Entry level Travel: No Success Profile What makes a successful warehouse asociate at Patterson Companies? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix. Detail-oriented Efficient Focused Positive Results-driven Team player Rewards Medical, Dental, Vision Retirement and Savings Program PTO/VTO/Floating Holidays Professional Development Employee Discount Programs Internal Advancement Opportunities Working at Patterson “As I have moved up in my career at Patterson, I have had great mentors in the company that pushed me to learn new things and take chances. It’s the people I work with that have kept me here as long I have been.” – Javier G., Visalia Operations Manager Responsibilities Date Last Edited: 2/28/2025 4:06:51 PM Job Summary The Warehouse Inventory Control associate follows team guidelines for management and control of product inventory. Performs a variety of functions to include cycle counts, inventory adjustment, replenishments and resolves overstock and damages issues. Essential Functions Inventory Control * Using computer system-generated reports, cycle counts products in the fulfillment center * Using various computer system-generated reports, audits product locations to verify item, count and expiration dating accuracy * Identifies and corrects inventory errors; * Sets up new, and adjusts existing, storage locations * Investigates inventory discrepancies, and makes appropriate adjustments to inventory in the computer system * For customer invoice item where inventory is not available, investigates the error and edits the invoice to remove the item * Alerts the Supervisor to product non-conformances (new packaging, wrong count, product damage, shortages, etc.) * Detail regarding these essential functions is provided in inventory work instructions * Keeps the fulfillment center aisles clear and maintains integrity of storage locations * Ensures regulatory compliance for the facility as it relates to DEA, OSHA, FDA, EPA, BoP, local/state compliance agencies Replenishment * Assesses replenished pick location for proper restock settings in the computer system * Matches product transferred to pick location label for accuracy * Cycle counts locations to verify on-hand quantities match reports Overstock and Damages * Updates overstock location placards or labels to reflect quantity changes * Communicates with vendors, PLSI Liaison, and procurement to resolve vendor discrepancy issues * Communicates with vendor returns team to obtain return PO's to vendors * Updates warehouse management system with status notes on PO issues * Monitors status and timelines of discrepancies to ensure prompt resolution * Determines disposition of damaged product to company approved charity * Alerts the Supervisor to product non-conformances (new packaging, wrong count, product damage, shortages, etc.) Returns * Processes returned merchandise from customers or vendors from start to finish * Work with Sales Rep's on customer returns to ensure processing is properly completed * Work with Sales Managers and Vendor Returns Department to ensure reimbursements from vendor when needed Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Additional Responsibilities Transacting all business in accordance to Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct Align with Patterson Companies P…

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