Picking Associate

Position: Picking Associate I
Starkey is hiring a Picking Associate I to join our team at our distribution center in Plainfield, IN. This position is responsible for picking and preparing customer orders in a safe and efficient manner. Use of proper inventory controls to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction are important. Employees will be responsible for accuracy and completeness of all picked orders.

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 / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is responsible for picking and preparing customer orders in a safe and efficient manner. Use of proper inventory controls to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction are important. Employees will be responsible for accuracy and completeness of all picked orders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

* Ensure orders are properly picked and prepared.

* Scan and sort orders in the High Velocity Area.

* Communicate when inventory is low to replenish product.

* Check and verify shipment quality, part number(s), quantities, and special delivery instructions.

* Take part in daily 5S cleaning.

* Other duties as assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education , Certification and Experience Requirements

* High School Diploma or equivalent desired.

* Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.

* Basic computer skills are desired.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.

* Basic math knowledge required.

* Basic Microsoft office knowledge desired.

* Customer and personal service.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

* Good communication and interpersonal/people skills required.

* Good organizational skills required.

* Good attention to detail required.

* Analysis skills required.

* Critical thinking and problem solving.

* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK CONTEXT

Working Conditions

* Standard office and warehouse conditions

* Regular attendance and responsiveness to reasonable job-related directives as given by the supervisor.

* Noise and heat from machines and tape guns in work area.

* Stand and move around throughout the day.

Equipment Operation

* Normal office and warehouse equipment; scan and copier machine, mobile carts, tape guns, cutters, step ladder, pallet jack, label printers, scanners, and scales.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.17 - 19.95 / hour. 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 following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

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