Shipping Specialist (Finance)

About Us:

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

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a 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 have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in Chesterfield, MO

What's the role?

As a Shipping Specialist, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping customer orders while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all shipping processes. You will also handle receiving customer returns, coordinate with customer service for required shipping documents, and maintain a smooth workflow within the shipping department.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Monitor the system (Fishbowl) for fulfillable sales orders.
• Commit inventory in the system to pull stock from the correct location.
• Physically pick the required items and verify accuracy with a two-person sign-off.
• Pack products securely with a packing slip (generated from the system).
• Coordinate with regulatory teams to obtain any required shipping documents.
• Enter shipment details, including box size, weight, and tracking number, into the system.
• Generate and attach shipping labels from the carrier service's website.
• Stage completed orders on the dock and mark as shipped in the system.
• Receive inbound FG shipments from our sterilizer, and sort count/validate the load accuracy with the help of Quality.
• Assist the rest of the material handling team as needed:
  • Kitting raw materials and subassemblies for WOs
  • Receiving inbound deliveries as needed
  • Processing ad hoc shipments, e.g. for R&D, Purchasing, etc. as needed.
  • Completing regular inventory consolidation and cycle counting activities as needed
• Maintenance of 5S in the warehouse area
  • Sort - e.g., ensuring only active items in good condition are present in the warehouse; all other materials are removed.
  • Set - e.g., ensuring all items and locations are labeled correctly and organized; everything has a place and everything in its place.
  • Includes item numbers, lot numbers, location identification, and related bar codes.
  • Shine - e.g., keeping everything clean and the warehouse area safe.
  • Standardize - e.g., developing and implementing training to ensure work is conducted consistently.
  • Sustain - e.g., ensuring performance is evaluated to identify opportunities for improvement and improvements are implemented.
• Assigned by the department manager or another management team member.

Do you qualify?

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution center, preferably in a material handling related role (order picker, shipping specialist, material handler, warehouse associate, etc.)
• Experience using an inventory control system, warehouse management system (WMS), or ERP software (e.g., Fishbowl, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, MS Dynamics) as part of core job function.
• Great attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task on different projects while maintaining high-quality performance
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to lift and move packages as needed (up to 50 lbs.)

Physical Demands:

• An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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!

Why Join ZEISS?

At ZEISS, we are committed to innovation and excellence. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to influence key public policy decisions and contribute to the strategic direction of a leading global technology company. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Clara Cresswell

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).