About Us:

 

Office is located in Wixom, MI.

 

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

 

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As one of the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environment of our fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge 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 with over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

 

What’s the role?

 

The Logistics and Distribution Specialist is a key part of our commitment to deliver top-quality service to internal and external customers.  Needs to be organized and diligent in following processes to execute day-to-day warehouse and shipping activities.  Needs to be highly responsible and reliable to carry out these responsibilities with minimum oversite.  Work effectively in a team environment, collaborating not only within the warehouse area, but also cross-functionally with other teams.  Work with logistics providers to schedule services and solve issues.  Follow company policies, procedures, and attendance requirements.  Champion safety procedures and techniques when lifting and moving heavy equipment.

 

 

Sound Interesting?

 

Here’s what you’ll do:

·       Maintain organized north and south receiving pads, interior and exterior.

·       Receive daily shipments (UPS, FedEx, USPS).

·       Utilize SAP interface for shipping and receiving of inventory items.

·       Responsible for cycle counting and inventory accuracy for parts in warehouse and demonstration equipment inventory.

·       Responsible for tracking shipments to and from the off-site warehouse.

·       Maintain building access and security protocols on the receiving dock.

·       Operate forklift for unloading trucks and material movement in stockroom.

·       Operate crane for loading and unloading parts, crates, etc.

·       Work with logistics providers to schedule shipment pickups and resolve issues.

·       Interacts with other departments to communicate status of material related issues.

·       Fill parts requests for internal and external customers.

·       Complete and maintain HAZMAT shipping certification.

·       Maintain shipping supplies inventory.

·       Maintain waste stream services.

·       Utilizes 6S principles to keep work area optimized.

·       Comply with safety rules and promote safe work practices.

·       Comply with department and company policies and procedures.

·       Communicate status of work to manager and recommend improvement to procedures.

·       Perform related work as apparent or assigned.

Do you qualify?

Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.At least 1 year of logistics, distribution or related experience.MS Office suite, Data Entry, Touch-Screen Device, and Computer skills required.Ability to work accurately with numbers.Good written and oral communication skills.Organized and detail oriented.Self-starter and problem solver.Previous experience with SAP preferred.Previous forklift operation experience highly preferred.Familiarity with Hazmat shipping and receiving preferred.

Working Conditions and Special Demands:

Ability to relate well to others and function as a member of the overall team.Effectively respond to questions/problems and follows up to ensure necessary action has taken place.Demonstrated ability to consistently and efficiently perform assigned activities.Thorough knowledge of stockroom policies and procedures.Good knowledge of products and production processes.Capable of unassisted physical lift of one (1) article weighing up to 75 pounds without mechanical aid.Must be able to work on a ladder and aerial work platform.Work daily with safety toe shoes.Must be able to pass forklift certification and operate forklift as required.Must attend Hazmat training and main certification to handle hazardous materials as required.Must be able to work overtime when needed.

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Eric Ramberg

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).