Warehouse Associate - Outbound

Covetrus; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Covetrus in Grimes, IA is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to fulfill and ship customer orders in a climate-controlled DC environment. The role emphasizes accuracy in picking, packing, and documentation, with a focus on earliest-expiration-first fulfillment and safe, economical packaging.

Candidates should be 18+, reliable, and able to read English and perform basic math. Must operate order pickers/reach trucks/forklifts and work well in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to read and understand English to read product documents.
• Ability to understand basic math for quantities.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meet KPIs for productivity, quality, safety, and attendance.
• Pull products from stock for orders with earliest expiration first.
• Pack and prepare products for shipment using economical, safe methods.
• Compare products to invoices for correct filling and include literature.
• Ensure proper labeling and shipping in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Reading English

Equipment operation

Tools

Order pickers

Reach trucks

Forklifts

Job description

Warehouse Associate II, Picker/Packer, Animal Health

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

This Grimes, IA location is seeking a DC Team Member II responsible for fulfilling and shipping customer orders within a distribution center environment. We offer a climate-controlled, small-team environment where you rarely have to work weekends!

WHO WE ARE

Covetrus is the global market leader in animal-healthtechnology and services, dedicated to advancing theworld of veterinary medicine and to empoweringveterinary healthcare teams across the companion,equine, and large-animal health markets.

OUR VALUES

Never Settle – Share the Customer Goal – Give Power – Be Passionate – Do Good

Come join our amazing team where we go for great, put the customer first, operate as one team, cultivate a passion for animals, and always act responsibly for customers and society. Do you love animals? Then help us improve their lives on a daily basis!

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Generous holiday and paid time off policy
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Pet Insurance

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

(including but not limited to)

• Meets all established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the DC, including productivity, quality, safety, and attendance goals.
• Pulls products accurately and efficiently from stock for customer orders as pick lists are printed. Ensures orders are filled with products with the earliest expiration dates first.
• Carefully packs and prepares products to be shipped using the most economical and safe method of packing available.
• Accurately compares products to customer invoices to ensure proper filling of orders (i.e., product size, strength, dating and unit of sale, quantities) and ensures product ships with accompanying literature, brochures, etc. Also ensures product and product description match the RF device.
• Ensures products ship in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations, which include, but are not limited to, proper labeling, packaging, and logging of all products classified as hazardous materials, including limited quantities. Ensures manifest documents are accurate and uses the most economical shipping method available.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain a positive & respectful attitude in a fast‑paced team environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand English to effectively read product descriptions, labels, shelves, and other product documents.
• Ability to understand basic math to ensure accurate product quantities.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Covetrus is a federal contractor and abides by the Drug Free Workplace Act (DFWA). In accordance with the DFWA, Covetrus maintains a drug‑free workplace.
• This position requires passing a criminal background check and drug screening which includes testing for marijuana.
• Must be flexible to work mandatory overtime hours as needed to ensure timely customer delivery.
• Ability to lift and transport 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50‑70 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk on concrete for the duration of the shift and complete tasks that include bending, stooping, and reaching.
• May require working in a cooler environment of 35°‑ 46° F.

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

• 401k savings & company match

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Maternity leave

• Parental leave

• Military leave

• Other leaves of absence

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Health savings accounts

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life & disability benefits

• Identity theft protection

• Pet insurance

• Certain positions may include eligibility for a short‑term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.