Warehouse Associate - Outbound

Warehouse Associate II, Picker/Packer, Animal HealthOur 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!Covetrus is the global market leader in animal-health technology and services, dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine and to empowering veterinary healthcare teams across the companion, equine, and large-animal health markets.Our values are: Never Settle – Share the Customer Goal – Give Power – Be Passionate – Do GoodCome 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 include:Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1Generous holiday and paid time off policyCompany paid Life and AD&D insurance401(k) with generous company matchPet InsuranceJob responsibilities include: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 include: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: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.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.