Associate Kit Assembler

Associate Kit Assembler


Company
Stryker
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
144 days ago
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Job Description
Calling all energetic, detail-oriented team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment! If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in healthcare, this role is for you.At Stryker, we hire for talent, not just experience. Our top performers have diverse backgrounds, including professional sports, personal training, military, hospitality, and retail. Whether you’re a biomedical or health graduate looking to break into the medical device industry or transitioning from another field, this could be the perfect fit.About The RoleAs a Kit Assembler, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring surgeons have the critical medical device kits they need to perform life-changing procedures. Every kit contains implants, instruments, and equipment, all meticulously prepared by our dedicated kit team.You’ll be responsible for:Picking, packing, and dispatching medical device kits efficiently and accuratelyEnsuring kits are delivered in-full and on-timeConducting quality checks on returned kitsMaintaining accurate records in our systemCollaborating with hospital staff, sales representatives, and customer service teamsWhat We’re Looking ForTeam player – Build strong relationships and collaborate effectivelyDetail-oriented – Your keen eye ensures precision in every kitThrives in a fast-paced environment – You love a challenge and stay motivatedProblem-solver – Quick thinking and adaptability are keyPassion for healthcare – Make a tangible impact on patient outcomesMust have full New Zealand working rights, a car, and a driver’s licenseMust be able to work a rotating roster with shifts from 7am to 7pm, on-call and occasional evening workWhy Join Stryker?We don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. As a global leader in medical technology, Stryker provides unparalleled growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and meaningful work that improves lives.Career development – Ongoing training and progression opportunitiesFinancial benefits – Health care, financial wellbeing, and insurance perksPaid parental leave – Support for you and your familyVolunteer days – Give back to the communityAward-winning culture – Work with a fun, driven, high-performing teamLeadership support – Guidance to help you succeed from day oneReady to be part of something bigger and make a difference in patients' lives?If you’re interested in applying to the role, can you please write a few lines at the top of your CV answering, “Why do you want to become a Kit Assembler at Stryker?”Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

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