Senior Inventory Control Associate III

About Us:How many companies can say they've been in business for over 179 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/Region:This position is located in our office in Maple Gove, MN 5 days a week.What's the role?The Senior Inventory Control Associate III 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 to our customers. 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.Sound Interesting?Here's what you'll do:* Picking, packing and processing all machine shipments in an accurate and timely manner.* Maintain accurate records of all outgoing shipments to ensure compliance with current processes and procedures (documentation, packaging, etc.)* 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 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 daily and table saw as needed.* Will be lifting tops and sides of large crates and attaching them to a pallet to form a cube daily.The annual pay range for this position is $41,000 - $52,000. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus.The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!* Medical* Vision* Dental* 401k Matching* Employee Assistance Programs* Vacation and sick pay* The list goes on!Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Holly Greenwood-MosherZeiss 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).