Warehouse Associate I

Patterson Logistics Services; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

Educational Assistance Program

LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

Patterson Logistics Services in Blythewood, South Carolina, is hiring a Warehouse Receiving Associate to handle inbound shipments and ensure timely inventory management.

This role requires attention to detail, proficiency in computer skills, and ability to meet productivity goals. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $17, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Proficient and accurate PC/keyboarding skills.
• Familiar with MS Office Productivity Suite and email.
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Unload, inspect, count, and sign for inbound packages.
• Sort and match products received to purchase orders.
• Accurately enter receiving transactions into inventory systems.

Skills

PC/keyboarding skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read, write, and count

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Forklifts (various types)

Job 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. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Shift Details

Monday thru Tuesday, 12pm to close; Wednesday thru Friday, 1pm to close. An extra $1 shift differential is added to the compensation as there is no set closing time. Closing time is typically 9-11pm depending on work volume and staffing.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Receiving Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable and received in a timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Receiving: Unloads, inspects, counts, and signs for inbound packages and skids from carriers.
• Sorts skids and/or packages by business unit.
• Utilizes a pack slip or printout of the purchase order that corresponds to the product received.
• Matches product received to purchase order/pack slip and enters quantity into computer, or scans product received.
• Enters accurate information into computer system.
• Places product in appropriate container, cart, pallet or skid.
• Brought product to staging area for put away; identifies non-conformances (i.e. item count, product description, product damage, etc.) and forwards to Overpayment & Damage Clerk (OS&D).
• Bulk Receiving: Assesses accuracy and integrity of all incoming palletized shipments (package count, damage and correct address), prints Purchase Order, identifies all items against purchase order.
• Accurately and efficiently enters all receiving transactions into the computerized inventory systems.
• Identifies and corrects inventory errors. Alerts the OS&D to any irregularities in the product inventory (i.e. count and location errors, product shortages and product damage).
• DSCSA: Authenticate all products and drugs received at the fulfillment center.
• Contact the vendor and verifies the product received and was processed with lot number generated from. This process must be performed for every Pedigree drug.
• Collect paperwork from the vendors that verifies they also authenticated the custody of the drug.
• 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.
• Proficient and accurate PC/keyboarding skills.
• Familiar with MS Office Productivity Suite (Excel, Word) and email.
• Ability to read, write and count.
• Comprehensive problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
• This position requires 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 Conditions

• 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.
• Ascend/descend on a ladder: Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.
• This position requires no travel per week in a local area.
• This position being on‑call is not required.
• Exposure to dust.

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 $17.00 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.