- Company: Clayton Homes
- Location: Wakarusa, Indiana
- Salary: Pay not listed
Clayton Homes at a glance
claytonhomes.com- Founded 1956
SEC filings mentioning "Clayton Homes": 524 · SIC industry: Mobile Homes — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Sep 26, 2003 — view filing
26,532 employees covered under a retirement plan (2023 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
OSHA safety record: 8 confirmed violations across 1 inspection — via OSHA Establishment Search
Clayton Homes, founded in 1956, is the largest U.S. builder of manufactured and modular homes and a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Overview: Wikipedia; site: claytonhomes.com.
2,151 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
MATERIALS COORDINATOR at Clayton Homes in Wakarusa, Indiana
Role Overview
Clayton Homes is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Materials Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of the construction department, you will be responsible for managing materials inventory, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining accurate records to support our projects.
What You'll Do
- Manage and coordinate the procurement of building materials, including tracking orders and deliveries.
- Ensure proper storage and organization of materials on-site to prevent damage or loss.
- Work closely with suppliers to maintain strong relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
- Prepare and update material requisitions and purchase orders in collaboration with project managers.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and ensure accurate record-keeping for all materials used in projects.
What You Bring
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with suppliers, project managers, and other team members.
- Familiarity with inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Why Join Clayton Homes
At Clayton Homes, we are committed to building more than just homes; we build communities. Our values-driven approach ensures that our customers receive high-quality, sustainable housing solutions while enjoying a world-class experience from start to finish. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for excellence.
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Public discussion in the supplied sources centers on Berkshire ownership, not plant reviews—e.g. Buffett/Berkshire threads on Hacker News. Housing trade coverage also notes Clayton-related builder scale moves under Berkshire.
- Berkshire Hathaway 2014 Annual Report [pdf]
- Warren Buffett Explains How The Bailout Is Crushing Healthy Companies
- Disney erased FiveThirtyEight
Recent news
- Warren Buffett's heir just bought another big homebuilder. What's Berkshire Hathaway planning? - ResiClub
- Berkshire’s Clayton adds McGuinn Homes to Mungo as scale race widens - HousingWire
- Wilmington fire displaces 20, damages 6 homes on Clayton Road; cause under investigation - FOX 29 Philadelphia
- Mungo Homes Acquires South Carolina-Based McGuinn Homes - Builder Magazine
- Heavy flames damage several row homes on Clayton Road in Wilmington, Delaware - 6abc Philadelphia
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Wakarusa, Indiana
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Based in Wakarusa, Indiana, Indiana. Indiana is a Midwestern Hoosier State bordering Lake Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois (Wikipedia).
Indiana is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north and northeast, Ohio to the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky to the south and southeast, and the Wabash River and Illinois to the west. Nicknamed "the Hoosier State", Indiana is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 states. The state's capital a
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Indiana: 3.3% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Indiana: 6.7% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Indiana: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Indiana: $60,579 — via FRED
Home prices in Indiana (year over year): +4.3% — via FRED
Median household income in Elkhart County: $65,617 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Elkhart County: 19 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Elkhart County: Drove Alone (74%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Elkhart County: 89% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 59°F / low 41°F year-round (summers around 81°F, winters around 20°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Below average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $992/mo · $1,183/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Expect questions on inventory accuracy, BOM/pick-list discipline, shortage recovery, and coordinating with production and purchasing in a manufactured-housing plant. Ask how the Wakarusa line schedules materials and handles late deliveries.
Best fit if you like precise materials flow, plant-floor urgency, and supporting Clayton’s modular/manufactured home builds on-site in Elkhart County.
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Listing facts
- Role Materials Coordinator
- Employer Clayton Homes
- Location Wakarusa, Indiana
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 18, 2026
- Apply by September 18, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (281 words)
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- Hacker News — Berkshire Hathaway 2014 Annual Report [pdf]
- Hacker News — Warren Buffett Explains How The Bailout Is Crushing Healthy Companies
- Hacker News — Warren Buffett Explains How The Bailout Is Crushing Healthy Companies
- Hacker News — Disney erased FiveThirtyEight
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