What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Specialist position at ZEISS Group?
About Us:
How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 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?
We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Shipping Specialist to join our team and ensure that customer orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality medical products on time while maintaining an organized and compliant warehouse environment.
Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:
Order Fulfillment & Shipping
- Monitor and manage orders in Fishbowl and SAP to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Pick, verify, and pack products accurately, ensuring all shipments meet quality standards.
- Generate shipping labels, track shipments, and stage orders for delivery.
- Coordinate with regulatory and quality teams to ensure all required shipping documentation is complete.
- Support kitting, receiving, ad hoc shipments, and inventory activities as needed.
Warehouse Organization & 5S Practices
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse through Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain practices.
- Ensure proper labeling, tracking of items, and accurate lot number management.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement best practices.
Returns & Credit Processing
- Receive and inspect returned items, update system records, and adjust inventory accordingly.
- Collaborate with the team to process credit returns efficiently and accurately.
Do you qualify?
- 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or a distribution center, preferably in a material handling role (e.g., order picker, shipping specialist, material handler, warehouse associate).
- Experience using inventory control systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), or ERP software as part of core job functions (e.g., Fishbowl, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, MS Dynamics).
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task across different projects while maintaining high-quality performance.
- Strong team player with effective communication skills.
- Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs.
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:
Maria Khalil
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).