Material Handler

UFP Industries, Inc.; Elkhart, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a reliable Material Handler to join our warehouse team. You will load, unload, count, label, and move materials by hand or on carts, ensuring accurate inventory and safe handling as per company guidelines.

No prior experience required. The role emphasizes reading pick lists, documenting inbound/outbound loads with a camera, and basic crate opening or assembly tasks.

Qualifications

• Entry level; no experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Must have knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving.
• Ability to clearly identify product from package labels.

Responsibilities

• Accurately count and record quantities so proper inventory transactions can be made.
• Identify those materials moved match descriptions on associated documentation.
• Ensure that proper labelling disciplines are followed, and product numbers are up to date.
• Ensure that bulk packed materials are properly boxed, taped, wrapped, packed, banded, shrink wrapped or otherwise to ensure safe transportation without incurring damage.
• Locate, identify, label and pick required materials as identified on printed pick lists.
• Picking and pulling of daily orders without the use of a forklift.
• Use of a camera to document both inbound and outbound load conditions and quality issues.
• Ability to use basic hand tools for opening or closing crates and completing basic assembly tasks.
• Be able to read and understand written Pick lists, etc.

Skills

Inventory counting

Material handling

Labeling accuracy

Reading orders

Basic assembly

Quality control

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand tools

Job description

## Material HandlerApply: Elkhart, IN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 12, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R22470**Job Summary**Responsible for warehouse cleanliness and proper arrangement of warehouse. Individuals are in charge of making sure warehouse is autocleaning production is maintained properly in the racks. Load, unload and move product and materials by hand, on carts, pallets, skid and pallet jacks following company Safety guidelines and best practices.**Principle Duties and Responsibilities*** Accurately count and record quantities so proper inventory transactions can be made.* Identify those materials moved match descriptions on associated documentation.* Ensure that proper labelling disciplines are followed, and product numbers are up to date.* Ensure that bulk packed materials are properly boxed, taped, wrapped, packed, banded, shrink wrapped or otherwise to ensure safe transportation without incurring damage.* Locate, identify, label and pick required materials as identified on printed pick lists.* Picking and pulling of daily orders without the use of a forklift.* Use of a camera to document both inbound and outbound load conditions and quality issues.* Ability to use basic hand tools for opening or closing crates and completing basic assembly tasks.* Be able to read and understand written Pick lists, etc.**Qualifications*** Entry level, no experience required.* Ability to read and interpret work orders.* Must have knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving.* Ability to clearly identify product from package labels.