Warehouse Assoicate - Animal Health International
Patterson CompaniesOverview 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 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. Essential Functions 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 Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities 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, pe…