Material Handler Lead

UFP Industries, Inc; New Waverly (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a materials and inventory supervisor to oversee handling, cycle counts, and ERP-related transactions. You will lead on-floor operations, coordinate with project management, and ensure accurate inventory records and shipping readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and proficiency with ERP systems. Flexibility for overtime and cross-department collaboration is essential in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material handling or inventory roles.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Bilingual preferred.
• 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.
• Knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving.

Responsibilities

• 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 material handling roles.
• Understand interactions with other departments and communicate accordingly.
• Communicate with employees and upper management.
• Locate products, perform cycle counts, and ensure inventory and financial accuracy.
• Coordinate with project management to expedite customer requests.
• Close jobs, add items to inventory, and manage ERP reports and transfers.
• Prepare shipments for unloading or transit and organize storage locations.
• Inspect inbound/outbound goods and resolve discrepancies with leadership.
• Work independently while handling multiple priorities.
• Perform cycle counts and report results to leadership.
• Validate BOM accuracy and CSF processes.
• Show proficiency in picking and bin-to-bin transfers in the ERP system.
• Handle Receiving/Shipping clerk responsibilities.
• Operate lift equipment within applicable limits.
• Scan QR and Bar codes and complete pick transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual

Print reading

Verbal and written communication

Advanced computer skills

Tools

ERP systems

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
• Bilingual preferred
• 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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.