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Senior Hearing Aid Specialist

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Everett, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 1,928 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 39 rated national retailers

Job description


California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.
The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco.
Position Summary
Responsible for overseeing employees and directing operations of the Hearing Center and other areas of the warehouse. Addresses personnel issues and oversees tasks performed by employees. Participates in Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser duties. Responsible for understanding, teaching, and maintaining our culture, core values and ethics. This is a full-time management/leadership position. Provides high level member service.
Job Duties
  • Schedules, develops, counsels, trains, and directs department personnel. Reviews and approves area timecards. Drafts and participates in presentation of employee performance appraisals. Oversees apprentices as required for certification qualification. Attends and participates in Staff Meetings.
  • Oversees and participates in duties of Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser. Uses equipment located within the department to conduct testing and ear impressions in a manner which is safe to the member and consistent with a passing score on the ‘Ear Impression Certification Exam'. Completes hearing evaluations, makes product recommendations, takes ear impressions, orders product, delivers and makes programming adjustments to hearing devices, and maintains member's digital file in the office management system. Rings orders and collects payment when necessary.
  • Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service. Responds to member concerns using problem solving skills, tact and discretion. Overrides and checks cash register codes, approves refunds
  • Mentors employees enrolled in the Hearing Aid Apprentice Program (HAAP). Provides mentoring and hands-on training that aligns with the HAAP curriculum. Follows Costco's training guidelines and reviews opportunities and successes with apprentices each week.
  • Observes employee performance and paperwork to ensure that department procedures and standards are followed for scheduling, testing and fitting protocols, record keeping, merchandising, inventory control, product storage, and cash handling. Implements and upholds safety and security procedures. Ensures all minimum licensing requirements are satisfied and maintained.
  • Reviews department budget, financial statements, and submits insurance payment records.
  • Develops and implements plans for merchandising, productivity, profitability, and Hearing Aid benchmark performance.
  • Approves and submits orders for equipment, product, and supplies.
  • Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
  • Upholds safety and security procedures consisting of identifying trip hazards, ensuring proper PPE, ensuring cleanliness of the department.
  • Coordinates proper equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
  • Performs off-site marketing to increase sales.
  • Travels by air and ground transportation, including some weekends, as business needs require, to assist other hearing aid departments.
  • Ensures proper procedures for cleaning and infection control are implemented.
  • Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
  • Assists with department duties as necessary.
  • Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 1515

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Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. With more than 800 locations worldwide, Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one. Today, as the company evolves, it stays true to the qualities that helped attract and retain millions of loyal members around the globe: Commitment to quality. Costco warehouses carry about 4,000 SKUs (stock keeping units) compared to the 30,000 found at most supermarkets. By carefully choosing products based on quality, price, brand, and features, the company can offer the best value to members.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Issaquah, WA, US

Year founded

1983

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