Expediter

Expediter

Starkey is hiring an Expeditor at its global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys staying busy, takes initiative, and is confident working with computers and 10-key systems. Join our team as a Manufacturing Expeditor, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring hearing aids move efficiently through our production process and reach customers on time. Days and hours are Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm. Starkey offers four weeks of PTO, full benefits package, onsite wellness clinic, and cafeteria. Come join the award-winning Starkey team! Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for expediting Hearing Aids throughout Manufacturing and wanding the aids through the CQ and mainframe computer systems. Expeditors will locate and tag specific orders as "old" or a "must ship" and help expedite the aids through manufacturing. Expeditors will also be expected to flex into other departments when necessary.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Expedite hearing aids throughout manufacturing to ensure timely workflow.
• Retrieve aids from production lines, sort and expedite to various departments.
• Expedite same day service aids to ensure efficient workflow.

Ensure accurate status and location of hearing aids.

• Wand aids into multiple systems.
• Run old aid and WIP reports when necessary and tag old aids.
• Move hearing aids throughout production and different departments.
• Locate orders on and off production floor.
• Transfer orders out to other facilities and in from other facilities.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and comprehend various paperwork.
• 1 week-On the job training.

Experience:

• Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to walk up to 90% of the day required.

WORK CONTEXT:

• Jobholder will spend approximately 95% of the day on his/her feet, walking and standing.
• Regular attendance required.
• Responsiveness to reasonable job-related directives as given to the employee by the supervisor.

Equipment Operation:

• Computer, Software: Mainframe and CQ

Salary and Other Compensation: The target rate for this position is between $17.03/hr to $23.22/hr. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, PTO, 6 paid holidays annually, 2 floater days annually, 1 volunteer service day annually, paid paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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