Warehouse Associate I

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and safely in a fast-paced environment. You will pick, pack, and label items, verify quantities, and help maintain inventory integrity while meeting customer expectations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with safety procedures, with opportunities to grow in a busy distribution center and contribute to a team focused on reliable service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write and count.
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Processes orders requiring special handling as required by branch personnel, sales staff or end-user.
• Fulfill current or new client orders to achieve client customer satisfaction.

Skills

Problem-solving

Reading & counting

Deadline-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Shipping software

Inventory system

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Processes orders requiring special handling as required by branch personnel, sales staff or end-user.
• Fulfill current or new client orders to achieve client customer satisfaction.

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.

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. 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 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.

Travel and On-call: This position requires no travel per week in a local area. For this position being on-call is not required.

What's In It For You

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees: 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 Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program. The starting hourly rate for this role is 17.50 USD per hour. We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees. Benefits include full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program. Also included: A 401(k) retirement savings plan with an up to 4% employer match, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and Paid Time Off starting at 120 hours per year for full-time employees, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), educational assistance program, full paid parental and adoption leave, employee assistance program, and an employee discount program.

EEO Statement

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.