Warehouse Associate

Animal Health International, Inc.; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Match

PTO

Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Educational Assistance Program

Parental and Adoption Leave

LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program

Patterson Perks Program

Starting hourly rate: 18.00 USD

Job summary

Patterson Companies is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely shipping. You will fill, check, and pack orders while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role involves handling all aspects of order processing and supporting branch operations.

Ideal candidates will read and count accurately, meet deadlines, and work well in a team environment with attention to detail and basic MS Office and inventory software skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and order fulfillment.
• Ability to read, write and count accurately.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and productivity targets.

Responsibilities

• Order Filling: pick products and organize on cart per pick list.
• Order Checking: verify items match invoice and quantities.
• Packing: select packaging, labels, and ensure correct ship info.
• Manifests: weigh and label packages; handle hazardous materials per policy.
• Expeditor: process special handling orders as required.
• Order Processing: fulfill client orders and adhere to policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management software

Shipping software

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.

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

• 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.
• 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).

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.

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. Travel Requirements: This position requires no travel per week in a local area.

What's In It For You

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).
• Patterson Perks Program.
• Starting hourly rate for this role is 18.00 USD per hour.

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.