Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate, Picker/Packer, Animal Health

Our Columbus, Ohio location is seeking a DC Team Member - Outbound 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!

WHO WE ARE

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

Never Settle – Share the Customer Goal – Give Power – Be Passionate – Do Good

Come 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

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Generous holiday and paid time off policy
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Pet Insurance and more!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

• Conducts product inspections, follows established safety procedures, and maintains productivity and accuracy while transporting merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment throughout the distribution center.
• 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 orders ensuring product matches customer invoice, quantities are correct, and all proper brochures and materials are included.
• Ensures products ships 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

• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment – including order pickers, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks – to safely and efficiently perform order fulfillment, replenishment, shipping, and distribution activities.
• Able to perform the physical and administrative tasks associated with shipping, distribution, and order fulfillment. Reviews orders, locates and processes inventory using an RF scanner, verifies the accuracy of goods against invoices and shipping documentation, prepares products for shipment, and packages orders to ensure safe, accurate, and timely delivery.
• Maintains required shipping records and documentation while adhering to company policies and safety standards.
• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Must be flexible to work mandatory overtime hours during normal workweek 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 occasionally require working in a cooler environment of 35°ree;- 46°ree; 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.

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Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.