Inventory Associate

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

The In-Home Services field professionals lead all field operations and thousands of technicians in 135+ facilities across the country. Devoted to building a collaborative and committed group of employees who manage inventory, fleet and performance - IHS is the driving force that connects our customers with the industry's best products and services for DISH.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions of this job position include but are not limited to, the following tasks and duties an employee encounters while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job, in accordance with the ADA and applicable state/local law.

Responsibilities:

• Models Dish Values and Behaviors

• Studies records and recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow moving, and excess stock

• Oversees inventory reconciliation activities Assists with expediting workflow

• Reviews work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures

• Assists with training employees and planning functions

• Assists with inventory management processes such as physical inventory counts

• Demonstrate continuous improvement knowledge with a focus on problem solving skills

• Research and correct inventory issues

• Effectively interact with all levels of organizational staff and company personnel

• Excellent presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written/oral communication, and customer service skills

• Ability to meet attendance requirements which may occasionally require overtime

• Proficiency in the English language to communicate, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have strong written, verbal, and typing skills

• Meet all of DISH's performance expectations, including but not limited to, satisfying all applicable metrics, productivity standards, goals, and proficiencies related to overall performance

DISH may assign other essential job functions to this role at its discretion and such job functions are subject to change at any time.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED required; 1-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Experience with computers and computer software programs such as Google Suite, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive, and Calendar

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

• Ability to delegate work responsibilities and lead associates to ensure work assignments are completed accurately

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

• Intermediate computer expertise, including use of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications

• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Essential Physical Functions:

• The employee's work may require prolonged standing, walking, and performing tasks that require manual dexterity and repetitive motion

• Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy objects up to 50 lbs

• Safely transport materials, finished products, or equipment using proper lifting techniques

• Perform tasks that require bending, stooping, or reaching to access materials, equipment, or workstations

• Assemble and disassemble components using hand tools and equipment

• The employee must have the ability to use a computer mouse, keyboard, telephone, and other equipment

Essential Sensory Functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk to other employees and hear speech from other employees

• The employee will need to regularly interact and communicate with others, including but not limited to, face to face communications, over the phone communications, and email & chat messaging communications

• The employee must be able to comprehend the subject of the communication and take appropriate action, if necessary.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, the ability to adjust focus, read and interpret, documents and instructions; and frequent identification of letters, numbers, and symbols in a technology environment. Sufficient visual acuity to inspect products for quality and identify any defects or discrepancies

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties and essential functions of this job, the employee is exposed to work in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt

• The warehouse operates in an open non-temperature controlled environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• Duties may involve working at heights, navigating narrow aisle racking with high lifts, and working in enclosed spaces

• The employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, safety vest, safety shoes, and ESD straps

• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure work environment

Mathematical Skills:

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Draw and interpret bar graphs and diagrams

• Compute rate, ratio, and percent

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the above duties, possess all listed skills, and be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability generally required to successfully perform the essential job functions.

DISH is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. DISH considers providing a reasonable accommodation whenever necessary to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to overcome physical or mental limitations that prevent them from performing the essential functions of the position or otherwise enjoying an equal employment opportunity. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis using an individualized assessment, absent undue hardship, and in accordance with applicable law. Individuals who believe they need an accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $17.82/Hour - $20.49/Hour

Benefits

We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.