What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Patterson Companies, Inc.?
Date Last Edited: 7/8/2026 12:27:10 PM
Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable and received in a timely manner. This position will demonstrate order fulfillment task goals are conducted accurately, efficiently and safely, while surpassing customer expectations.
Schedule - Full-Time (M-F, 8am-5pm)
Starting Wage - $17/hr.
Essential Functions
Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring orders are available, accurate, salable and received in a timely manner. This position will demonstrate order fulfillment task goals are conducted accurately, efficiently and safely, while surpassing customer expectations.
Schedule - Full-Time (M-F, 8am-5pm)
Starting Wage - $17/hr.
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
- May operate scanners so that the proper order is 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 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
- 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;
- May create 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 packages auto-manifested: 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
- Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
- 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.
- 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)
- Grasping Frequently
- Reaching Frequently
- Position Self/Stooping Constantly
- Ascend/Descend (e.g. Stairs/ladder) Constantly
- Handling Constantly
- Position Self/Crawling Constantly
- Stationary Position (Standing) Constantly
- Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
- Transport/Carrying Constantly
- Transport/Lifting Constantly
- This position requires no travel per week in a local area.
Salary : $17