Order Picker-Warehouse Person

Job Summary The Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, saleable and received in a timely manner. This position will demonstrate that order fulfillment tasks 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.

Operates scanners to ensure proper items are picked and inventory is managed accurately.

Order Checking – 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 is acceptable for shipment to the customer.

Verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked.

For items with components such as a pump, verifies that components are included.

Packing – 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.

Creates proper shipping papers for packages containing hazardous materials.

Manifests – For packages not auto‑manifested: weighs packages, determines appropriate method of transportation, verifies proper labeling, scans information, and applies shipping labels.

For auto‑manifested packages: verifies and corrects non‑conforming packages.

Expeditor – Processes orders requiring special handling as required by branch personnel, sales staff or end‑user.

Order Processing – Fulfill current or new client orders to achieve client customer satisfaction.

Additional Functions Transact all business in accordance with Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct.

Align with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement.

Use assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job.

Meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and KPIs.

Help maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse.

Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company’s processes/procedures and applicable laws and regulations.

Perform all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures.

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. This position may require 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).

Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 55 pounds; team lift 56 to 100 pounds continuously or moderately. Move 75% of the time. Frequently grasp, reach, bend, and stoop in narrow/confined spaces. Exposure to dust.

Travel and On‑Call This position requires no travel per week in a local area. Being on‑call is not required.

Benefits 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.

Hourly rate: $17.50 per hour.

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.

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