What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Associate II position at Sonova?
Who we are
You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.
We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.
If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.
Join Sonova. Create sense.
Materials Associate II
Who we are
In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license), and Unitron – we develop, manufacture, and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.
Aurora, IL - USA
Materials Associate II
The Materials Associate II will perform materials / logistics-related functions to support the manufacturing and distribution of Hearing Aids, FM Systems, and Accessories.
- Handle material replenishment, receiving, cycle counts, and order fulfillment
- Inspect products, identify defects, and participate in quality improvement
- Lead process improvements and support team goals
- Maintain a clean, safe workstation
- Flex to various roles as needed
More About You:
- 2-4 years in inventory management/logistics
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in Materials Associate I role
- Strong inventory knowledge and ability to follow work instructions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to count, verify, and audit inventory locations
- Ability to use small hand tools and light bench equipment
- Demonstrated understanding of safety procedures
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to walk up/down steps
- Repetitive hand motions using both hands
Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position, only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon, or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone, please contact us.
What we offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage*
- Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
- TeleHealth options
- 401k plan with company match*
- Company-paid life/AD&D insurance (with additional supplemental coverage available)
- Company-paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (with buy-ups available)
- Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Legal/ID Theft Assistance
- PTO, floating Diversity Day, and paid holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company-paid counseling sessions, and more)
- Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hearing aid discount for employees and family
- Internal social recognition platform
- D&I focus with a council and employee resource groups
- Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group company/location.
This role's pay rate is $20.00 per hour.
How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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