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! 

What’s the role?  

Logistics Coordinator 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 parcel and freight shipments.

• Act as a liaison with logistics providers to schedule international and domestic shipments and help resolve any logistical or customs clearance issues.

• Act as the contact person for non-inventory transactions and project moves to vendors that cannot be transacted at the time of shipment.

• Request freight quotes from preferred carriers for shipments and as required by departments.

• Interacts with various internal departments and project managers to communicate status of material related issues.

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

• Operate forklift and crane for unloading trucks and material movement in facility.

• Complete and maintain HAZMAT shipping certification for DOT, IMDG and IATA.

• Assist with waste management in regards to routing and hazmat disposal.

• Assist in Maintaining shipping supplies inventory and waste stream services.

• Assist in Maintaining inventory reporting for internal and offsite warehouses.

• Assist facilities with QEC routine facility inspections as needed.

• Assist facilities with end of day walk through checking doors and alarm system making sure all exits, fire extinguishers and walkways are not blocked as needed.

• Assist with event setups (moving tables, chairs, etc.) as needed.

• Assist facilities with vendor walkthroughs as needed.

• Utilize 6S principles to keep work area optimized and promote a safe workplace culture.

• 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? 

• ​High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years logistics, distribution or related experience.
• 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.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

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:

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).