Warehouse Associate - Hereford, United States - Patterson Companies

Description

**Warehouse Associate**

**Primary Location** Hereford, Texas **Job ID** R100754 **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.