Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Assistance Plan, Hospital, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Product Positioning, Purchasing/Procurement, Reimbursement, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Warehousing
Warehouse Specialist, Temporary
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Temporary
Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm
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About Us
At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we're proud to be a global leader in tooling components and industrial parts. With over 70 years of innovation, we've built a legacy of quality, dependability, and customer focus. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, creativity, and teamwork.
As a family-owned business, we prioritize our employees' well-being, offering robust benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture where every voice matters. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional products and services to customers worldwide.
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Position Overview
Carr Lane Manufacturing is looking for a Warehouse Specialist for a short-term special project at our St. Louis facility. This contract role is a great fit for someone in between: taking a career break, retired but not ready to be done working, home for a semester, or simply looking for meaningful project work without a long-term commitment. You''ll take on a defined project with a clear finish line, working alongside our Director of Manufacturing and Warehouse Supervisor to reorganize our warehouse for the future. This role is expected to last through December 31, 2026, with a completion bonus available for those who see the project through. Although this position is designed as a contract role, strong performers may have the opportunity to be considered for full-time employment at CLM.
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Key Responsibilities
- Reorganize item and product storage according to an established layout plan, including relocating inventory to updated bin and location assignments
- Identify and utilize available storage locations, adjusting product placement to maximize space efficiency
- Update the ERP system to reflect all location changes in real time, ensuring inventory accuracy
- Coordinate regularly with the Inventory Control and Order Picking and Packing teams to align priorities and minimize disruption to operations
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Purchasing teams to support scheduling and inventory availability needs
- Identify and act on opportunities to consolidate inventory into drawers, maximizing drawer utilization and reducing fragmented storage
- Assist with cycle counts as needed
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Qualifications
Required:
- 2+ years of professional work experience
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree, strongly preferred
- Experience working on projects
- Strong organizational skills, analytical skills, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Teams
Preferred:
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Physical Requirements
Required:
- Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions
- Close visual accuracy
- Subject to noise, hazards, and oils when in production
- Lift up to 35 lbs
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Why Work at Carr Lane Manufacturing?
When you join Carr Lane, you''re not just taking a job-you're building a career with a company that values:
- Legacy & Leadership: Decades of experience, with a reputation for industry leadership
- People-First Culture: A supportive team environment where every employee matters
- Continuous Growth: Training, development, and promotion from within
- Work That Matters: Your contributions directly impact customers and operations globally
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Benefits & Perks
At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we care about our team members and invest in their well-being. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Competitive Medical Plans including HRA, with FSA option; Dental and Vision plans; Paid Time Off available Month 1; Eligibility for Parental Time; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 5 years; Profit Sharing after 1 Year of Employment; Company Paid Short-Term Disability; Optional Long-Term Disability; Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans; Company Paid Life Insurance and Additional Options Available; Pet Insurance
- Hybrid Schedule may be Available Depending on Position
- Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
- Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical degrees
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday
And so much more!
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Website: www.carrlane.com
Reports To: Director of Manufacturing Operations
Pre-employment drug testing is required for employment.
Carr Lane is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.