Material Handler Lead (2nd Shift)

UFP Industries; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Grandview, TX is seeking an experienced on‑site leader to oversee material handling, inventory control, and reporting operations. You will work with the lead, supervisor, and upper management to maintain efficiency and accuracy on the floor.

The role requires directing others, managing cycle counts, and ensuring precise ERP transactions. Strong communication, problem-solving, and knowledge of the store fixture industry are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material handling or inventory roles.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated in a team setting.
• Ability to read work orders/prints and use computer systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Print reading ability and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset with adaptable thinking.
• Knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving processes.
• Ability to identify products from labels quickly and accurately.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to others and act as a leader on the floor.
• Manage as Manager when the Manager is off floor or absent.
• Maintain expert understanding of all material handling roles.
• Coordinate with other departments and management.
• Communicate actively with employees and upper management.
• Locate products, complete cycle counts, and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with project teams to expedite customer requests.
• Close jobs, update inventory, assign locations, and manage reports in ERP.
• Organize and plan shipments for unloading or transit.
• Inspect inbound/outbound goods and resolve discrepancies.
• Work independently while handling multiple priorities.
• Perform cycle counts and report results to leadership.
• Validate BOM accuracy through CSF process.
• Determine storage methods and locations for inventory transactions.
• Show proficiency in picking and bin transfers in ERP.
• Take on tasks such as Receiving/Shipping clerk as needed.
• Operate lift equipment within safety limits.
• Scan QR and bar codes to complete pick transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Reading work orders

Advanced computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Print reading

Problem solving

Store fixture industry knowledge

Product identification from labels

Attention to detail

Overtime flexibility

Tools

ERP system

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.

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 excel based 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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.