Material Handler

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity

Cochlear is looking for a Material Handler to ensure the efficient and safe movement of materials within the manufacturing environment, supporting manufacturing by delivering the right materials at the right time. You will work closely with the wider manufacturing team to facilitate uninterrupted processes and maintaining high standards of safety and quality

This is a permanent full-time role based in Cochlear’s Global Headquarters in Macquarie University or Lane Cove site.

You will be initially allocated on one of our current shift patterns. The shift times are:

- Day shift - 5.50am - 2pm
- Afternoon shift - 2:25pm - 10:30pm
- Your responsibilities will include _
- Replenish stock and inventory in designated manufacturing areas.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to support manufacturing processes.
- Track and manage inventory levels to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Safely handle and store various materials, including hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Unpack, and deliver items to relevant areas
- Ensure the availability of necessary tools and equipment on the manufacturing line.
- Assisting with start-up and shut down activities
- Supporting line preparation activities such as, washing and preparing jigs and tools, micro activities
- Comply with Cochlear’s work instructions, policies, procedures, and quality management system requirements. Following protocols for transfer hatch, gowning, and ESD to maintain safety and compliance.
- Perform work safely, adhering to all procedures and reporting workplace hazards, incidents, and/or injuries.
- Safely transport materials within the facility using appropriate equipment such as trolleys or pallet jacks

About You:
**Required Skills**:

- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and materials flow.
- Good english proficiency. Ability to read, understand, follow, and comply with Cochlear policies and procedures.
- Ability to work safely and comply with safety procedures.
- Ability to work in both Cochlear’s manufacturing sites: Macquarie University and Lane Cove
- Ability to work in both shifts (day shift and afternoon shift)

Pre-Employment Medical Examination

At Cochlear, we care about your well-being and have a strong focus regarding the safety of our employees. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination. This ensures you’re competent and ready to contribute to our mission of changing lives through hearing.

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How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.