Document Controller

KION Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Pay transparency

Global opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Documentation Control Specialist to manage engineering drawings and documents in a hybrid role near Grand Rapids, MI. This position ensures accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards while maintaining an organized document repository.

The role requires 1–5 years in document control or related fields, proficiency with MS Office, PDF tools, and CAD-related documentation, and the ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1-5 years of experience in document control, technical documentation, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF editing tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and document control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, practical documentation.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to follow documentation standards, styles, templates, and established processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong project management, research, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Willingness to travel depending on the needs of the business, possibly up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Process Product Documentation Requests by researching project status, answering questions, and coordinating follow-up with engineers.
• Acquire, verify, and prepare mechanical and electrical engineering drawings for customer use.
• Gather, organize, and maintain parts information, Dematic documentation, and third-party vendor manuals.
• Format, edit, and redact sensitive information within Microsoft Word and PDF documents.
• Create and maintain bookmarked PDF files for improved customer navigation and usability.
• Enter, update, and maintain project tracking information, including engineering status updates.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.

Skills

English communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF editing tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Document control systems

Job description

Dematic is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Documentation Control Specialist to manage engineering drawings and documents.

This role ensures accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards, as well as maintains an organized document repository.

What We Offer

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $56,250 - 82,500 at the time of posting.

Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

• Process Product Documentation Requests by researching project status, answering questions, and coordinating follow-up with engineers.
• Acquire, verify, and prepare mechanical and electrical engineering drawings for customer use.
• Gather, organize, and maintain parts information, Dematic documentation, and third-party vendor manuals.
• Format, edit, and redact sensitive information within Microsoft Word and PDF documents.
• Create and maintain bookmarked PDF files for improved customer navigation and usability.
• Enter, update, and maintain project tracking information, including engineering status updates.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1-5 years of experience in document control, technical documentation, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF editing tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and document control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, practical documentation.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to follow documentation standards, styles, templates, and established processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong project management, research, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Willingness to travel depending on the needs of the business, possibly up to 10%

Location & Authorization

• This is a hybrid role requiring proximity to our U.S. office in Grand Rapids MI.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

KION brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally - we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.