Warehouse Associate - Inbound

Location
Blythewood, SC
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Last seen
Oct 17, 2026

About the role

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 Description:

First Shift

Monday thru Friday

5am to 1:45pm

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

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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

What's In It For You

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

The starting hourly rate for this role is 17.00 USD 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.