Warehouse Associate I

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing 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. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,000 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe.

SUMMARY

This position gathers and processes the product required for filling daily customer orders, ensuring accuracy at all times as well as packing products so they are received in good, useable condition

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge and understanding of facility SOPs to insure compliance with pharmacy regulations and accreditations standards associated with position within VFC.
• Inspects pulled products from inventory to check accuracy against the picking ticket, and to determine categories of products (hazardous, refrigerated, etc.).  
• Packs merchandise according to packing and shipping standards and procedures.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Read shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped.
• Maintain financial models, templates and databases to support executive decision making.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to guidelines.
• Ensure warehouse is accessible and safe for traffic.
• Assist shipping and receiving unloading & loading trucks.
• Open crates and other containers.
• Sweep, dust and mop.  Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

• Must be a team a “team player”.  This person needs to enjoy working closely with other staff members and have the ability to be flexible, adaptive, and positive in his/her interactions.
• Must work well under limited supervision.
• Must be able to maintain professional boundaries & confidentiality.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Organizational Skills.
• Mathematical Skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management

PHYSICIAL 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.

• Must be able to reach overhead, climb ladders or stairs, lift/carry or push/pull heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
• Must have the energy and physical stamina to move freely about, and be able to sit or stand for long periods of time (up to 2 hours).

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

• 401k savings & company match

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Maternity leave

• Parental leave

• Military leave

• Other leaves of absence

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Health savings accounts

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life & disability benefits​

• Identity theft protection

• Pet insurance

• Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan

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.