Shipping Coordinator/Material Handler

ZEISS Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm located in Minneapolis is hiring a Shipping Coordinator/Material Handler. This role involves preparing shipments of Coordinate Measuring Machines, operating forklifts, and maintaining relationships with customers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, good communication skills, and ideally, 2 years of forklift experience. The position offers a salary range of $39,000 to $49,000 annually and various benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Vacation and sick pay

Qualifications

• Ability to work accurately with numbers.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned activities efficiently.
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years of forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and process all machine shipments accurately.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and carriers.
• Operate a forklift for loading and unloading.
• Communicate work status to supervisor and recommend improvements.

Skills

Inventory management

Material handling

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Power tools

Job description

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 178 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of 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!

Location:

This position is located in Maple Grove, MN. 5 days a week onsite. 6am to 2:30pm schedule.

What’s the role?

The Shipping Coordinator/Material Handler is responsible for the preparation of spotting, crating, and shipping our Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM’s) and accessories shipping outbound from our Carl Zeiss Maple Grove, MN facility. This position will manage all larger freight‑related items which require the ability to help physically crate machines with large pieces of wood and operating power tools such as a cordless drill. Ability to load and unload different trailer types using a forklift is also an essential part of the daily role.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Picking, packing and processing all machine shipments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain a strong relationship with both our internal and external customers and carriers.
• Operates a forklift for loading and unloading distinct types of truck trailers on a daily basis.
• Communicates status of work to supervisor and recommends improvements to procedures.
• Ensure the work area is maintained in a neat and orderly condition. Works safely, complies with safety rules, and promotes safe work practices.
• Able to use power tools such as a cordless drill, table saw and various hand tools.
• Able to comply with department and company policies and procedures and perform any other tasks or duties assigned.

Do you qualify?

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers.
• Good written and oral communication skills internally and externally.
• Basic computer skills (E‑mail, website navigation and Microsoft) preferred.
• Experience with SAP material control processes preferred, not required.
• Ability to relate well to others and function as a member of the overall team.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned activities consistently and efficiently.
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years of forklift experience.

Working Environment:

• Lift, move and control up to 75 pounds without mechanical aid.
• Ability to stand up to eight hours a day.
• Wear steel toe shoes.
• Mechanical experience.
• Able to operate power tools such as a cordless drill.
• Will be lifting tops and sides of large crates and attaching them to form a cube.

The annual pay range for this position is $39,000 – $49,000. ($18.75 - $23.50 an hour, with eligibility for OT)

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

Key Words:

Inventory management, Material handling, Shipping and receiving, Order picking, Stocking and replenishment, Warehouse operations, Forklift operation, Loading and unloading.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Holly Greenwood‑Mosher

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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).