Senior Materials Representative -Receiving Clerk, 2nd Shift

GE Appliances, a Haier company • Decatur, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Materials Representatives – Receiving Clerks are part of the Materials Operations team and support the overall material flow process. The role supports assigned buildings by receiving inventory, verifying and reconciling it for accuracy, and providing direction to dock drivers to consolidate parts while maintaining processes and reporting results.

The position is based in Decatur, Alabama, and works in both office and manufacturing environments. Manufacturing work requires safety equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and work shoes or boots. The role may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Leadership experience and/or technical acumen within supply chain or a related functional area, such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, or fulfillment.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or appliance-production environment.
• Experience with inbound freight, ASNs, receiving documentation, and resolving quantity or shipment discrepancies.
• 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 the physical requirements of the role, which 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 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 TrackX or similar yard-management systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound freight and validate advance shipping notice (ASN) quantities against physical receipts.
• Enter receiving information into the material management system, identify inaccuracies, and escalate them appropriately.
• Identify and reconcile receiving variances using problem-solving skills.
• Conduct yard checks as needed to ensure trailer records in Trackx are accurate.
• Audit pick locations to confirm parts are available and correctly located for materials drivers serving assembly lines.
• Ensure the correct returnable containers are shipped back to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Participate and contribute to the annual physical inventory.
• Participate in AWOs and apply lean manufacturing concepts to continuously improve materials work.
• 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