Warehouse Specialist

Design Ready Controls Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Ready Controls Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Specialist II to manage all facets of warehouse operations, including picking, kitting, inventory control, and shipping/receiving.

The role supports production with accurate part staging and timely order fulfillment in a fast-paced industrial setting. The ideal candidate has experience in an industrial warehouse, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse environment with attention to detail.
• ERP systems experience preferred; forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use RF scanners for order picking and kitting parts for jobs.
• Process warehouse parts into inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies found during cycle counts.
• Organize parts for stocking and restock production lines as needed.
• Prepare products for domestic and international shipping, including crating and paperwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift certification

Strapping/banding equipment operation

Job description

Join the Team at Design Ready Controls!
At Design Ready Controls, we’re more than just a control panel manufacturer — we’re innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to excellence. When you work with us, you join a growing company that values your skills, supports your professional growth, and fosters a positive, safety-first work environment. If you’re looking to be part of a team where your contributions matter and every day brings new challenges and opportunities, DRC is the place for you!

We are seeking a motivated Warehouse Specialist II to join our team. This role is responsible for performing and maintaining all facets of warehouse operations, including order picking, kitting, inventory management, shipping, and receiving. The ideal candidate will have experience in an industrial warehouse setting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

1st shift position: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Use RF scanners for order picking and kitting steel and component parts specific to jobs.
• Process warehouse parts into inventory and perform cycle counts to maintain accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies found during cycle counts.
• Organize parts for efficient stocking and restock production lines as needed.
• Prepare products for domestic and international shipping, including crating, shrink-wrapping, banding, and processing shipping paperwork.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and electric pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Count and verify shipping contents for accuracy and damage.
• Run and manage daily reports as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist in training new team members and support continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and Lean activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively via email and in person to address issues and support team goals.
• Adapt to changing priorities and contribute positively to the work environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior warehouse receiving experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred; certification process provided.
• Ability to safely operate strapping/banding equipment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English without interpreter assistance.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude, able to work independently and as part of a team.

In Return We Offer You

• Hourly pay range of $20.00-22.00 DOE

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. The position will also assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design Ready Controls is an equal opportunity employer.

Design Ready Controls is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. This listed range is based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, education, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity.