Inventory Control Specialist

Overview

Tek Wissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Inventory Control Specialist

Bloomington, MN 55435

Temporary Assignment

12 Months

Onsite

• We are seeking an Lab Clean-up and Inventory Specialist.
• This role plays a critical part in reclaiming valuable lab space, reducing clutter, and improving overall lab organization through informed technical judgment.
• The Lab Clean up and Inventory Specialist is a hands on, technician focused contract role responsible for assessing underutilized lab areas and determining appropriate disposition of parts and materials.

• Systematically review unused and underutilized lab spaces to identify stored parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assess parts and materials to determine keep or discard based on technical relevance, condition, and potential future use.
• Reduce clutter and reclaim lab space by coordinating removal, consolidation, or disposal of obsolete or unnecessary items.
• Organize retained parts and materials in a logical, accessible manner to support current and future lab needs.
• Document findings using simple tools such as spreadsheets, lists, photos to summarize retained items and disposition decisions.
• Coordinate with engineering, lab owners, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to ensure proper handling and compliant disposal practices.
• Perform work in an active lab environment while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
• Maintain professionalism, safety awareness, and respect for sensitive lab equipment and materials.

• Hands on experience in a technical lab, manufacturing, or engineering environment (technician level background strongly preferred).
• Strong technical familiarity with parts, materials, and lab equipment, enabling informed decisions about value and applicability.
• Proven ability to independently assess, organize, and clean up physical work spaces.
• Comfortable working in physically active roles involving standing, walking, bending, and light to moderate lifting.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to document work clearly and accurately using basic digital tools.
• Good judgment, reliability, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge in hard disk drive or semiconductor manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Tek Wissen is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.