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Senior Pack Associate - Exceptions | AM

DigiKey Electronics
United States, Minnesota, Thief River Falls
701 Brooks Avenue (Show on map)
May 01, 2026

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Product Distribution Roles:
  • Full-Time Day Shift - $21.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)

  • Full-Time Evening/Overnight Shift - $24.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)

  • Full-Time 3-12 Shift - $23.34 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $2.34 allowance for the 36 for 40 schedule)

  • Part-Time - $20.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)

  • Seasonal Day Shift - $20.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)

  • Seasonal Evening Shift - $23.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)

Relocation and Sign-On bonuses available for specific full-time product distribution roles - Ask your recruiter for more information!

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Position Overview:The Senior Pack Associate - Exceptions processes orders that are atypical or unusual and need special attention (e.g. repicks, failure to print paperwork or labels, overage, prepacked incorrectly, custom paperwork or barcodes, oversized order) to correct before shipping to the customer. Responsible to follow-up withheld orders on a daily basis by working with the Picking Team, the Customer Service Team, the Customer Support Team and Leadership members in the PDC.

This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Responsibilities:
  • Answer packaging questions for team members
  • Prepackage product to be returned to stock
  • Ensure orders continue moving on the belt by ensuring the line stays clear
  • Perform exceptions tasks (e.g. ensure repick has arrived for order, print failed paperwork and/or labels, correct overages of parts picked, pre-packed incorrectly, or oversized orders; process custom barcode and custom paperwork as directed for the order; review pack comments)
  • Perform packaging tasks as needed which include:
  • Review pack lists to ensure correct parts and quantities match the order
  • Assemble the box, or for Multiple Ship Consolidation (MSC orders) use the appropriate poly bag, and package the order for shipment using appropriate packing material and any special instructions for the parts being shipped
  • Use barcoding software to create custom barcode labels and attach the labels to product packaging and outer box at the customer's request when it can't be done at a pack station (training opp as this won't happen a lot - not all customers are going to be using the template set up)
  • Identify potential quality and continuous improvement opportunities and elevate to leadership to act on
  • Able to work with members of management to get issues actioned out (i.e. explain the issues and recommend solutions)
  • Actively participate as a team member in order to meet departmental goals
  • Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations per business need and management request.
  • Operate industrial pallet jack to assist moving materials and products

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
  • Competent computer navigation and typing skills
  • Ability to provide a positive, professional and enthusiastic outlook or perspective
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task as well as the ability to change focus quickly while waiting for a resolution to the pick exception and/or based on requests by employees and management
  • Quickly and efficiently solve problems; collaborate with peers and leaders as needed to resolve issues
  • Able to think critically and come to a resolution leveraging systems|tools and working across business units
  • Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success

Tools/Systems/Software

  • ERP (PROD)
  • Kisoft
  • WM - Manhattan
  • Pack UIOLPN (lock and unlock)
  • ILPN
  • Look up and create
  • Cycle count
  • Exception log
Physical Requirements:
  • Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
  • Capable of spending 8-10 hours walking/standing on concrete
  • Routinely lift 5-10 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs and rarely up to 77+lbs (with assistance)
  • Able to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs
  • Able to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level
Compensation:

The starting base pay rate for this position is:

$20.00

This position may also be eligible for shift, skill, and/or team lead pay differentials that will be in addition to the starting pay rate.

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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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