Senior Materials Representative -Receiving Clerk, 2nd Shift

GE Appliances • Decatur, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Materials Representatives – Receiving Clerks are part of the Materials Operations team and support the material flow process. The role supports receiving inventory at assigned buildings, verifying and reconciling receipts to maintain inventory accuracy, and providing direction to dock drivers to consolidate parts while maintaining processes and reporting results. The position is located in Decatur, Alabama, and is identified as second shift.

The role receives inbound freight, validates advance shipping notices (ASNs) against physical quantities, records information in a material management system, and identifies and escalates inaccuracies. It investigates and reconciles receiving variances, checks the yard and trailer records in TrackX as needed, audits pick locations, and ensures the correct returnable containers are sent back to suppliers promptly. The role also contributes to annual physical inventory, AWOs, and lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement efforts.

Work takes place in both office and manufacturing environments. The manufacturing environment requires safety equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and work shoes or boots. The job may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds. GE Appliances describes its culture as focused on inclusion, diversity, belonging, employee engagement, and flexible work arrangements that balance individual, team, and business needs.

Requirements

• Leadership experience and/or technical acumen in supply chain or a related functional area, such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, or fulfillment.
• High school diploma.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or appliance-production environment.
• Ability to use computer-based inventory or material management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inventory, trailer, and receiving records.
• Ability to identify, investigate, document, and escalate receiving and inventory variances.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide directions to dock drivers and other team members.
• Knowledge of safe material-handling practices and ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and use of spreadsheets, email, and inventory systems.
• Ability to participate in physical inventory counts and audit pick locations.
• Ability to meet physical requirements that may include standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials within company safety guidelines.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to teamwork, safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to maintain that authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Additional coursework or training in supply chain, logistics, inventory control, or materials management.
• Previous experience in receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, or materials handling in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inbound freight, ASNs, receiving documentation, and resolving quantity or shipment discrepancies.
• Experience with TrackX or a similar yard-management system.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound freight and validate ASNs against physical receipt quantities.
• Enter required information into the material management system, identify inaccuracies, and escalate them appropriately.
• Identify, investigate, document, and reconcile receiving variances.
• Conduct yard checks as necessary to confirm trailer records in TrackX match the trailers on the premises.
• Audit pick locations to ensure parts are available and in the correct location for materials drivers to pick for assembly lines.
• Ensure the correct returnable containers are shipped back to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Participate in and contribute to annual physical inventory.
• Participate in AWOs and support lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement efforts.
• Provide direction to dock drivers to consolidate parts, maintain processes, and report results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED