Warehouse Associate/Inventory

Warehouse Associate/Inventory

Shift: 10a-7:30p

Our Southaven, MS location is seeking a DC Team Member 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
Employee Stock Purchase Program and more!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)
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.
Performs or assists in the accurate receiving, put-away, and replenishment of products, supplies and equipment; rotates stock to ensure orders are filled with products with the earliest expiration dates first.
Performs/assists with daily cycle counts as requested.
Performs routine housekeeping duties, as required, in the warehouse and break/lunch areas.
Operates material handling equipment such as forklift or pallet-jack, as required, to load and unload commercial carriers or transport stock within the warehouse.
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Follows all established safety rules and policies.
Packs and loads vehicles for walk-in customers as needed ensuring customer orders have been accurately completed and payment received as appropriate.
Performs cycle counts, research discrepancies, and reports results through management team for approval.

Recommends and executes inventory adjustments as needed and determines appropriate product/location set up and moves.
Maintains company dating requirements through monthly date checks and rotation activities.
Processes damaged/expired goods and investigates inventory issues with products.

Provides required detailed investigation and explanations for all inventory adjustments.
Supports management team coordinating recalls, to include confirming recall quantities with regulatory and vendors, moving affected recall product to the morgue physically and systematically, as well as destroying or returning product to the vendor when required.
REQUIREMENTS
No work experience required.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Prefer 6 months’ work experience in a warehouse or production environment.

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 or willingness to learn 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.
Prior experience with computers in a warehouse environment helpful
Certification in forklift operation preferred.
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°
– 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.

Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.*

*Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.30 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
What hourly rate are you looking for in a new position?
Work Location: One location