Warehouse Associate

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Scottsbluff, NE. The role focuses on ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and safely, with attention to inventory control and timely processing.

The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm, with a starting wage of $17/hr. The position emphasizes order fulfillment, packing, and adherence to company policies to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Order Filling: Picks product from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick list and organizes on cart; Pulls warehouse items from shelves by size, color, quantity and quality; Operates scanners for accurate picking and inventory management.

Job description

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.

Schedule - Full-Time (M-F, 8am-5pm)

Starting Wage - $17/hr.

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, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company's processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.

Skills And Abilities

• 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
• 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)

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Grasping Frequently
• Reaching Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping Constantly
• Ascend/Descend (e.g. Stairs/ladder) Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Position Self/Crawling Constantly
• Stationary Position (Standing) Constantly
• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
• Transport/Carrying Constantly
• Transport/Lifting Constantly

Travel Requirements

• This position requires no travel per week in a local area.