Logistics Specialist

Starkey•Eden Prairie, MN

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Starkey is hiring a Logistics Specialist at its global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. The Logistic Specialist position is responsible for the timely receiving and shipping of shipments to/from the Starkey headquarters, ensuring all items are shipped according to procedure. This position is also responsible for routing of products between the Warehouse, Main building, Technical Center, and Cabinet Shop at predetermined areas. This position also is responsible for items stored in the WFA warehouse. All new Starkey team members receive a full benefits package, along with 4 weeks of PTO, 2 floating holidays, paid holiday, and option for 401k. 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. Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart. https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required.
Valid Driver’s License required
Driving a forklift
Ability to use Pallet Jack
Ability to type 30-35 WPM required.
Ability to lift a minimum of 90 pounds required.
Ability to work with accuracy
Effective communication skills required
Good manual dexterity required.

Nice To Haves

IATA Hazardous materials certification preferred
Forklift Certification preferred
Good organizational skills desirable
Good ten key skills are desirable

Responsibilities

Receive incoming deliveries to WFA
Log tracking numbers
Receiving Oracle PO’s
Work with Buyer to correct discrepancies
Route material to correct location
Ensure timely shipping of all shipments leaving Starkey from WFA building.
Box, weigh, and label shipments.
Prepare paperwork (airbill, certificate of origin, certificate of compliance, bill of lading, SED).
Prepare documentation and ship flammable liquids.
Maintain daily shipping lists.
Contact freight forwarders for shipping quotes and to schedule pick-ups.
Send out shipping confirmations to clients.
Manage shipping requirements to foreign sites.
Prepare commercial and Starkey invoices.
Communicate with the export department about problems, shipping instruction and urgent rush orders.
Keep files for each account and all their shipments.
Prioritize workload.
Ensure products and materials reach their proper destination within all Starkey buildings.
Pick up and deliver products and material between the WFA, Main building, Technical Center, Hamilton WH and Cabinet Shop.
Ensure raw materials and products are delivered in a timely manner to vendors and local Starkey companies.
Deliver product to local Starkey companies when necessary.
Manage inventory.
Pick and ship orders
Maintain inventory control for HQ STORES & WAREHOUSE inventory locations in Oracle
Organization of WFA warehouse
Assist departments with storage of their non-inventoried materials
Assure pathways are clear and material is stored according to OSHA requirements.
Load and unload bailer
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned