Receiving Inspector

Cleaver-Brooks is looking for a Receiving Inspector to join our team in Thomasville, GA. The Receiving Inspector serves as the first quality checkpoint within the manufacturing process by inspecting incoming materials, components, and purchased parts to ensure they conform to Cleaver-Brooks engineering drawings, purchase specifications, quality standards, and applicable code requirements before they are released to production.

This position works closely with Receiving, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to prevent nonconforming materials from entering production, reducing rework, improving product quality, and supporting on-time manufacturing operations.

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Job Location: Thomasville, GA

Essential Duties:

Incoming Material Inspection

• Inspect incoming materials and outgoing ship loose parts and materials, fabricated components, and purchased parts for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and quality requirements.
• Verify incoming shipments for correct part numbers, quantities, revision levels, dimensions, material identification, and overall condition.
• Identify shipping damage, missing components, improper packaging, contamination, corrosion, or other conditions that may affect product quality.
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment, including:
• Calipers, micrometers, tape measures
• Height gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges
• Straightedges and other inspection equipment as required
• Compare inspection results to engineering drawings, inspection criteria, and manufacturing specifications.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, bills of material, inspection instructions, and basic manufacturing documentation.

Material Documentation & Traceability

• Review vendor documentation — Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance, heat numbers, lot numbers, serial numbers, and packing documentation — to verify compliance with purchasing and quality requirements.
• Ensure material traceability is maintained between received materials, certifications, and company records.
• Verify required product markings, identification stamps, and traceability information are present and accurate.

Nonconforming Material Control

• Identify materials that fail to meet specifications and immediately communicate findings to appropriate Quality and Purchasing personnel.
• Segregate and identify suspect or nonconforming materials to prevent unintended use.
• Document inspection findings accurately within the ERP/MRP system.
• Create and maintain nonconformance documentation, including inspection records and Material Review Board (MRB) transactions.
• Assist with investigations related to supplier quality concerns and recurring material issues.

Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with Receiving, Purchasing, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality personnel to prioritize inspections based on production requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring supplier quality issues and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain inspection equipment in proper working condition and verify calibration status before use.
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, safety policies, and applicable manufacturing standards.
• Maintain organized inspection records and documentation to support internal audits and quality system requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Skills:

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Ability to perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and fabricated components
• Ability to compare inspection results to specifications and acceptance criteria
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn ERP/MRP systems
• Basic understanding of quality inspection methods
• Ability to learn ASME and company quality requirements applicable to incoming inspection

Behavioral Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong observation skills
• Mechanical aptitude and sound judgment
• Integrity when making quality decisions
• Organization and time management
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Internal & External Contacts:

Internal Contacts

• Receiving
• Purchasing
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Production Planning
• Quality Assurance
• Warehouse Personnel

External Contacts

• Material Suppliers
• Vendor Representatives
• Third-Party Inspectors (as required)

Education & Experience:

Education — Required

• High school diploma or GED

Education — Preferred

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field

Experience — Required

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to learn blueprint reading and quality inspection techniques
• Basic computer skills

Experience — Preferred

• One to three years of manufacturing, inspection, fabrication, machining, warehouse, or industrial experience
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, or other precision measuring equipment
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Previous ERP/MRP experience
• Experience reading engineering drawings or blueprints

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements:

Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with frequent exposure to moving equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, welding operations, machinery, noise, dust, heat, lubricants, and varying temperatures.

The employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs or ladders
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 65 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle tools, inspection equipment, and small components
• Frequently distinguish colors, markings, dimensions, and defects
• Read engineering drawings, specifications, computer screens, and inspection documentation
• Safely operate inspection equipment and material handling devices after appropriate training
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, gloves, safety-toed footwear, and other PPE as required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and enjoys solving problems through careful inspection and measurement. They take pride in identifying issues before they impact production and understand the importance of maintaining quality standards while supporting manufacturing schedules. Prior quality inspection experience is beneficial but not required — candidates with strong manufacturing aptitude and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Employee:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• Cash matching 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Who is Cleaver-Brooks:


Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network’s ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training, and support that are essential to long-term performance. Our customers will tell you that we are the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They will also mention that our unique single-source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. Cleaver-Brooks continues a 90+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.


This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.


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