Job Details
**Warehouse Associate 1st Shift**
**Primary Location** Blythewood, South Carolina **Job ID** R100457 **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**
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 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
**Additional Functions**
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, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Companys processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
* Performing all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance.
**Job Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
* High School diploma or GED preferred
* Ability to read, write and count
* Comprehensive problem-solving skills
* Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
**Working Conditions**
**Material and Equipment Directly Used**
* General warehouse equipment
* General office equipment
* MS Office, Shipping and proprietary inventory management software
**Working Environment/Physical Activities**
* Moving 75% of the time
* Frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow/confined spaces
**Physical Demands**
* Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 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
**Travel and On-call**
* This position requires no travel per week in a local area.
* For this position being on-call is not required.
**Getting Hired**
Were excited that youre interested in joining Patterson Companies. We offer a wide range of opportunities, and the hiring process may vary based on position.
**Getting Hired**
Were excited that youre interested in joining Patterson Companies. We offer a wide range of opportunities, and the hiring process may vary based on position.
**Corporate Responsibility**
At Patterson Companies, we measure success by the strength of our relationships with our clients, customers and employees. From working with our partners to bring innovation solutions and provide best-in-class experience to our customers, to supporting employee volunteerism large and small, were committed to building strong connections to support the communities we live and work in.