Senior Materials Representative -AGV Technician (2nd Shift)

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

o Robot Wrangler is an integral part of the Materials Operations team and the Materials Engineering team. The Senior Material Representative will support material handling automation initiatives. This includes learning basic robotics, assisting with implementation, day-to-day support, opportunity identification and expansion.

Position

Senior Materials Representative -AGV Technician (2nd Shift)

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Prepare and organize area for robot implementation                                                  
• Work with leadership and associates in affected areas for effective change management.
• Assist in identification of improvements for current robots and future robots
• Problem solve any issues that may arise and document solutions    
• Attend to the robots
• Communicate effectively to key stakeholders’ issues that arise resulting in disruptions due to the robot     
• Maintain lessons learned documentation
• Verify preventative maintenance activities are being conducted
• Update path segments as facility changes degrade navigation confidence

• Work directly with plant operations to perform training, communicate changes, and collect feedback as needed regarding robots in active use Study the different types of robots and understand how they function
• Work with counterparts at other facilities to establish best practices

• Learn and apply robot programming skills.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Position Requirements:

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• Associate’s degree or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, take initiative & be organized
• Schedule flexibility as duties and hours may change based on the needs of the business
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.), writing Work Orders and Purchase Requests
• License and ability to operate forklift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 10+ years of materials operation experience
• Working experience in material flow and robotics
• Knowledge of systems

• Seegrid/Milvus software
• Material handling
• Excel
• Basic programming concepts

• Ability to be a robotic specialist
• Attention to detail with analytical and organizational skills

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balance