Clerk II, Warehouse

Carl Zeiss SMT; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking a Warehouse Clerk II to perform stock replenishment, order picking, packing, and shipping. This intermediate role operates under close supervision, ensuring accurate inventory, proper documentation, and adherence to SOPs.

Proficiency across picking, receiving, replenishment, and shipping is expected. Responsibilities include cycle counts, forklift and pallet jack use, and collaboration with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year warehouse experience.
• Preferred: 1–3 years warehouse experience.
• Strong initiative and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb, reach, crouch, operate a forklift and pallet jack, and perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.

Responsibilities

• Compile and fill customer orders.
• Receive and stock inventory.
• Participate in physical inventory counts to verify product levels.
• Cycle count and investigate inventory daily.
• Pick, pack, and ship products according to specifications.
• Perform SAP and other data entry functions.
• Maintain routine paperwork and documentation.
• Interface with other Warehouse Clerks and departmental staff to share and coordinate workload.
• Interact and share information with other departments, including Customer Service, Supply Chain Management.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

ZEISS has been in business for over 177 years. As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Job Summary

Warehouse Clerk II under close supervision. Performs a variety of manual, clerical and computer tasks related to stock replenishment, order picking, packing, and shipping of Zeiss products to meet customer and Zeiss specifications. This is an intermediate level position performed with minimal supervision, ensuring accurate inventory levels, maintaining documentation of goods shipped and received, and following SOP. Proficiency in at least three areas is required: picking, receiving, replenishment, consolidation, shipping, order cycle counts, forklift operation, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Compile and fill customer orders.
• Receive and stock inventory.
• Participate in physical inventory counts to verify product levels.
• Cycle count and investigate inventory daily.
• Pick, pack, and ship products according to specifications.
• Perform SAP and other data entry functions.
• Maintain routine paperwork and documentation.
• Interface with other Warehouse Clerks and departmental staff to share and coordinate workload.
• Interact and share information with other departments, including Customer Service, Supply Chain Management.
• Re-pack lenses.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with 6S guidelines.
• Work within guidelines of basic lean initiatives, while preventing waste.
• Participate in on-site lean initiatives and training.
• Perform additional tasks as directed.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year warehouse experience.
• Preferred: 1-3 years warehouse experience.
• Effective communication.
• Strong initiative and follow-up skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb, reach, crouch, operate a forklift and pallet jack, and perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities. Manual dexterity, basic math skills, and good vision are required.
• Verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Requires the ability to retain information and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay

This is a full-time position.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).