Receiving Clerk & Material Handler - 2nd Shift at Urschel Laboratories, Inc. (Chesterton, IN)
Urschel Laboratories, Inc.· Chesterton, IN·
Job description
Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a Receiving Clerk & Material Handler for our 2nd shift operations working full-time Monday-Thursday and may require working on Friday based on workloads.
Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.
Starting pay is $23.97/hour + 5% Shift Differential
Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:
- Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
- Flex Time Available (must work the # of scheduled hours per day)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
- 2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire
- Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
- Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Free Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy
A day in the life of a Receiving Clerk & Material Handler includes the following responsibilities: unload trucks, checking all incoming materials and keeping the warehouse in proper order. Fill out the necessary receiving forms for incoming material. Operate various types of material handling equipment, including industrial vehicles (such as forklifts) and overhead cranes in a safe and efficient manner as part of daily responsibilities. Verify as to correctness of items, quality, and quantity. Deliver incoming items to the proper department or storage area. Deliver upon request supplies to other areas of shop.
Qualified applicants must have a minimum of one-year work experience in a related environment with a high school diploma or equivalent. This position requires good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to comprehend written and/or oral instructions. Physical demands include frequent durations of both sitting and standing, repetitive stooping and bending, substantial wrist movements and forearm rotation.
If you are seeking an outstanding career opportunity, visit the Urschel careers link directly at urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Applications will be accepted through Thursday, October 8, 2026.
EEO/Veterans/Disability
Date Posted: 9/24/2026
Why work at Urschel Laboratories, Inc.
- Employee Ownership: All full‑time and qualifying part‑time employees automatically become participants in the ESOP after one year (1,000+ hours), receiving company stock contributions at no cost.
- Benefits & Perks:
- Health/dental/vision insurance – available immediately upon hire with low deductibles.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – annual contributions of company stock.
- Vacation time available immediately, paid sick days, holidays, life insurance, long‑term care, disability coverage.
- Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities (e.g., Vincennes University partnership).
- On‑site fitness center with personal trainers and fitness classes.
- Work Environment: 100% employee‑owned culture with a “positive work environment.” Roles are primarily on‑site at the Chesterton, IN campus; remote work is not typical for manufacturing or office roles.
- Engineering & Innovation Culture: The company retains “Laboratories” in its name to reflect its commitment to continuous R&D. Employees work on cutting‑edge food‑processing machinery in a modern, 500,000 sq ft facility.
- Recognition: Voted “Best Place to Work” three years running, indicating strong employee satisfaction and community reputation.