Warehouse Associate I - Inbound

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.

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

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Receiving

Unloads, inspects, counts, and signs for inbound packages and skids from carriers

Sorts skids and / or packages by business unit

Utilize 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

Brings 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), print 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 of custody of the drug

Additional Functions

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following 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

For this position being on-call is not required

Exposure to dust

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.

LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).

Patterson Perks Program.

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.