Shipping Coordinator/Material Handler

ZEISS•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$39,000 - $49,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP material control processes preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

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.