Material Handler Lead

UFP Industries, Inc; Lakeview Highlands (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Materials Lead/ Supervisor responsible for comprehensive material handling, inventory control, and reporting.

You will interact with supervisors and upper management to ensure smooth operations and professionalism on the floor. The role requires strong leadership, solid communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities, including cycle counts and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material handling or related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints/prints.
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on the floor and act as Manager when needed.
• Direct and coordinate material handling, inventory control, and reporting activities.
• Locate products, perform cycle counts, and verify inventory accuracy.
• Prepare shipments and ensure proper paperwork for inbound/outbound goods.

Skills

Leadership

Read work orders

Communication

Print reading

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Inventory knowledge

Product identification

Tools

ERP system

Barcode scanning

Job description

Job Summary

This role will have a complete understanding of all material handling, inventory control practices, and reporting operations. They will operate with an extremely high level of professionalism and have the ability to work with the lead, supervisor, and upper management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to provide direction to others and represent themselves as a leader
• Operate as Manager when Manager is off floor or not in building
• Expert understanding of all other material handling roles
• Complete understanding of all other departments, and how to interact with them
• Active communication with employees and upper management
• Capable of locating product, completing cycle counts and making all transactions required to confirm, verify or ensure inventory accuracy and financial accuracy is maintained
• Work directly with project management and project coordinators to expedite customer requests
• Must be able to complete and close jobs (gatekeeper) put the items into inventory and assigns the locations, have knowledge of how to manage excelbased reports such as the negative report, manage inventory transfers, etc.
• Must be able to organize, plan, provide tools and information to prepare shipments for unloading or transit
• Inspect inbound or outbound goods and confirm that paperwork matches actual and address any discrepancies or damage with a lead or manager
• Be able to work independently while managing multiple priorities at the same time
• Complete cycle counts upon request and provide results back to lead or area manager
• Validate BOM's for accuracy and correct thru the CSF process
• Determines method, location and area of storage and provides data back to lead or manager for inventory transactions to be completed
• Show proficiency and accuracy in completing picking and bin to bin transfers in the ERP system
• Must be responsible for specific tasks or roles as assigned (Receiving/ Shipping clerk)
• Operate all lift equipment but may be limited to lower rack heights or lower weight moves
• Scan QR and Bar codes and complete basic pick transactions
• Show proficiency and accuracy in completing picking and bin to bin transfers in the ERP system

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to read work orders/prints and have advanced computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Print reading ability
• Must be able to problem solve
• Must have knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving
• Ability to clearly identify product from package labels
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality
• Must also be willing to work flexible and overtime hours as needed

Starting at $18.00 with a $.50 increase once training is completed.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.