Material Handler Jobs in Foster City, CA

A Material Handler in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing the movement, storage, and control of materials within a manufacturing facility. This includes receiving, transporting, stocking, and delivering materials within the facility. They also maintain inventory records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. They often operate heavy machinery like forklifts and pallet jacks to accomplish their tasks. Material Handlers play an integral role in maintaining the flow of materials which is essential in a manufacturing production line.

Important skills for a Material Handler include physical strength and stamina, as the job often involves lifting heavy items, as well as good organizational skills for managing inventory. Attention to detail is necessary for maintaining accurate inventory records. Operating machinery requires a certain level of technical skill, and safety consciousness is essential to avoid accidents. Certification as a forklift operator may be required, and prior experience in a similar role is often preferred. A person may have roles such as Warehouse Associate, Forklift Operator, or Inventory Clerk before becoming a Material Handler.

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Warehouse Associate

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid...

Warehouse Associate - San Francisco ARC

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

SAN FRANCISCO WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE, FULL TIME PAY RATE: $19.18 HOURLY, Benefit Eligible ABOUT THE ARC The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men &...

Part-time Warehouse Worker - Replenishment (20-34hrs/wk)

  • Emeryville, CA (19 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Emeryville, CA (19 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

What you'll need to have You care about making a positive impact in the world. A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to B. Its the stuff in between that makes being a...

Warehouse Worker

  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Warehouse Worker provides warehouse services through safe, efficient, cost-effective and accurate handling of customer products and materials using manual labor, standard...

Warehouse Worker

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Volt is immediately hiring over 100 Warehouse Workers in Fremont, CA. As a Warehouse Workers you will: Move product throughout the warehouse Prepare outgoing shipments Receive incoming shipments...

Part time Warehouse Associate

  • San Leandro, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Leandro, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The pay for this position is $21/hr + $2/hr Shift Differential We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a reach truck forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Warehouse Associate

  • Redwood City, CA (6 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (6 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Warehouse Worker / Delivery Driver

  • Daly City, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Serving Our Diverse Community Since 1866, we proudly serve PreK-8th grade students across Daly City, Colma, Broadmoor Village, and a section of Pacifica-communities rich in cultural, ethnic, and...

Warehouse Worker

  • San Carlos, CA (4 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (4 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Warehouse Worker - 3-Month Project | San Carlos, CA Join the team behind the largest warehouse in the U.S.! We're looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Worker to support a...

Warehouse Associate

  • San Carlos, CA (4 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (4 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Warehouse Worker - 3-Month Project | San Carlos, CA Join the team behind the largest warehouse in the U.S.! We're looking for a reliable and detail-orientedWarehouse Workerto support a fast-paced...

Lead Warehouse Associate

  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Proven experience operating and overseeing the use of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and reach trucks....

Warehouse Associate (San Leandro, CA)

  • San Leandro, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Ridwell is a service that inspires people to create a future without waste. Today, we make it easy to reuse and recycle more by identifying recyclable and reusable items that the city doesn't...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Foster City, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Foster City, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Associate's Degree
12.1%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
1.9%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Material Handlers in Foster City, CA
Less than 1 year
43.6%
None
35.2%
1-2 years
15.6%
10+ years
2.9%
4-6 years
2.2%
2-4 years
0.5%