Warehouse Associate Inventory I - South Bend, United States - Patterson
Description
Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.
One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture.
We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.
This is a Monday - Friday Position with Second Shift Hours:
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Inventory Control 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:
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Inventory Control
- Using computer systemgenerated reports, cycle counts products in the fulfillment center
- Using various computer systemgenerated 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 nonconformances (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 onhand 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 nonconformances (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
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 Company's processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations
- Performing all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance.
- As assigned
Job Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to read, write and count
- Comprehensive problemsolving 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
- This position may require the ability to train and certify the use of a variety of forklifts: sit down, Cherry picker (mobile elevated working platform) and/or Joey forklift (multipurpose order picker that can elevate an operator and can be driven at height to move from task to task)
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
- Moving 75% of the time
- Frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow/confined spaces
- Exposure to dust
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 occasi
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