Inventory Control & Receiving Specialist

About the role

If you are an Inventory Control & Receiving Specialist person looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. As part of Emerson’s operations team on Long Island, New York, you will play a key role in ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, and available to support production and customer commitments. This position contributes directly to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement while working alongside teams who value innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with established procedures
• Maintain accurate inventory records through system transactions, cycle counts, and physical audits
• Store, label, and organize materials to support efficient workflows and safe handling practices
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to resolve discrepancies and support material availability
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to inventory accuracy, process efficiency, and workplace safety
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while contributing to a respectful and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and build strong partnerships
• You take responsibility for delivering on commitments and follow through on agreements to ensure reliable results
• You readily take action, even in the face of uncertainty, and look for practical solutions to keep work moving forward
• You plan and prioritize work effectively, aligning daily activities with broader operational goals to support team and business success

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Familiarity with cycle counting, inventory audits, or continuous improvement practices
• Experience using inventory or warehouse management systems
• Hazardous materials transportation training
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP or Oracle
• Understanding of lean principles, continuous improvement tools, or 5S practices
• Interest in learning new processes, technologies, or cross-functional skills

Pay and Schedule

The expected annual pay range for this role is $45,000 – $55,000, ($21.63 hrly - $26.44) depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as role scope, location, and business needs. This is an on-site, salaried non-exempt, overtime eligible position based on Long Island, New York. Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift, with occasional overtime as business needs require.

About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.