Logistics Center Associate I - Customer Returns

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

3 weeks vacation accrual

401(k) retirement plan with employer %

Job summary

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG is seeking a Receiving Logistics Center Associate I in Auburn, MA.

This on-site role supports daily receiving, material handling, and inventory accuracy in our Logistics Center, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a focus on safety and LEAN continuous improvement. You will use SAP and warehouse systems to verify shipments, maintain documentation, and uphold quality standards, while collaborating with teammates to meet productivity goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year of warehouse, receiving, shipping, dock, or logistics experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse systems and SAP transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming products using SAP, scanning devices, and warehouse systems.
• Verify Air Way Bills, Purchase Orders, shipping documentation, material quantities, and product quality for accuracy.
• Apply logistics labels and validate Bills of Material to ensure inventory integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment by following 6S and safety requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and provide feedback to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Follow work instructions, policies, and procedures while supporting warehouse productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Warehouse systems

Job description

At KARL STORZ, we believe in not just creating jobs but building careers. As a family‑run company, we understand the value of long‑term relationships and actively work on promoting them. When YOU grow, we grow.

Get to know us and join our team.

Logistics Center Associate I - Customer Returns

Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement

Location: Auburn, MA, US 01501

Work Flexibility: Onsite (Office/ Production)

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software‑enabled operating room.

As an independent, family‑owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

About the Role

The Receiving Logistics Center Associate I supports daily receiving and material handling operations within the Logistics Center while contributing to KARL STORZ's continuous improvement (LEAN) culture. This role is responsible for processing inbound materials, validating shipment documentation, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.

This is a fully on‑site position located in our Logistics Center. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

What You’ll Do

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming products using SAP, scanning devices, and warehouse systems.
• Verify Air Way Bills, Purchase Orders, shipping documentation, material quantities, and product quality for accuracy.
• Apply logistics labels and validate Bills of Material to ensure inventory integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment by following 6S and safety requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and provide feedback to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Follow work instructions, policies, and procedures while supporting warehouse productivity and quality goals.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0–1 year of warehouse, receiving, shipping, dock, or logistics experience.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn warehouse systems and SAP transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse, receiving, or logistics experience.
• SAP experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.

What Will Make You Successful

• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Attention to detail when handling inventory and documentation.
• A positive, team‑oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues and vendors.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent lifting of up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to use warehouse ladders and operate pallet jacks.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying physical demands.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to become a Receiving Logistics Center Associate I and help us build the future of MedTech.

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• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state‑of‑the‑art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too.
• 3 weeks vacation accrual for full‑time roles, paid holidays plus paid sick time.
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits).
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts.
• HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution.
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance.
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! – Tuition pre‑reimbursement.
• Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually.
• And much more!
• Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
• Non‑employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
• KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply with all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field‑based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.