Materials Associate I

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.

Aurora (IL), United States

Materials Associate I

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 Materials Associate I
The Materials Associate I will perform materials / logistics related functions in order to support the manufacturing and distribution of Hearing Aids, FM Systems and Accessories
Responsibilities:

• May perform any or all of the following functions
  • Order fulfillment (Packing, Picking)
  • Value Added Assembly (RIC, Battery Label, BTE Recasing)
  • Invoicing
  • Driver
• Visual inspects product, identifies defects/rejects and escalates as required
• Active participation in quality improvement processes
• Initiates process improvements and motivates peers to achieve team goals
• Meets established individual and team goals
• Maintains workstation in a clean, safe and orderly manner
• Flex to various positions as business needs require

More about you:

• 1-3 years of experience in inventory management, logistics and/or receiving
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent
• Strong Knowledge of inventory management concepts
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Open to flex/change job assignments
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent manual dexterity, use small hand tools and light bench equipment
• Able to read small font, follow and understand work instructions
• Ability to use both hands to perform tasks such as moving material, product, and equipment
• Demonstrated understanding and handling of material in accordance with established safety procedures
• Able to use a computer, train others and use problem solving techniques
• Ability to count, verify and audit inventory locations
• Valid Il Drivers License
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Stand for 8 hours a day
• Walk for 8 hours a day
• Lift weight of up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive motions using both hands

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova 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
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
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & 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 focused: D&I council and employee resource groups

• Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is $18.25 an 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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