Warehouse Associate

**Warehouse Associate**

**Primary Location** Manchester, Iowa **Job ID** R100939 **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.