Inventory Control Specialist II — SAP & Forklift Expert

ZEISS Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS Group in Minneapolis is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure efficient warehouse and shipping operations. You will help maintain stock, use SAP for duties, and support cross-department collaboration. A lean mindset and accuracy are essential for daily tasks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months of related warehouse experience, and forklift capability. The team emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months Zeiss IQS warehouse/shipping experience or related experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Understanding of basic lean principles preferred.
• Data entry, touch-screen device and computer skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail oriented, self-starter and problem solver.
• Able to learn quickly and follow processes consistently.
• Forklift certification and operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of tools required to perform tasks efficiently.
• Accept constructive criticism from peers, trainers, and managers with a positive attitude.
• Maintain a clean, neat and organized work area following 5S.
• Learn to operate forklifts, power jacks and manual pallet jacks.
• Communicate professionally with departments, drivers and vendors.
• Track warehouse stock and maintain organized inventory methodology.
• Utilize SAP effectively in relation to duties.
• Follow company policies and supervisor guidelines.
• Flexibly cover different positions during staff shortages.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Lean principles

Data entry

Touch-screen device

Written and verbal communication

Quick learner

Organized and detail oriented

Forklift operation (experience)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

ZEISS Group in Minneapolis is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure efficient warehouse and shipping operations. You will help maintain stock, use SAP for duties, and support cross-department collaboration. A lean mindset and accuracy are essential for daily tasks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months of related warehouse experience, and forklift capability. The team emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with competitive pay and benefits.