Warehouse Fulfillment Associate I

Patterson Companies, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and shipped on time. You will perform order filling, checking, packing, and manifests while upholding safety and quality standards in a busy distribution environment.

Responsibilities include picking items from stock, verifying invoices, preparing shipments, operating scanners, and maintaining organized, compliant warehouse procedures to support customer satisfaction and efficient logistics.

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

• 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
• 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

Skills

Reading & Writing

Counting

Problem solving

Deadline oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management software

Forklift operation

Job description

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and shipped on time. You will perform order filling, checking, packing, and manifests while upholding safety and quality standards in a busy distribution environment.

Responsibilities include picking items from stock, verifying invoices, preparing shipments, operating scanners, and maintaining organized, compliant warehouse procedures to support customer satisfaction and efficient logistics.