Material Handler Jobs in Thornton, CO

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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Material Handler

  • Denver, CO (8 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Denver, CO (8 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 14 days ago

Material Handler As a Material Handler, you serve as a vital link between the warehouse, manufacturing lines, and supply chain....

Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 hour ago

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing...

Day -Stand up reach Forklift Operator

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 hours ago

As a Forklift Operator, Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc....

Warehouse Worker - Now Hiring

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 hours ago

These positions have a starting pay of $23.50-25.00 (depending on shift)/hour + incentive and the average associate in this position earns $62,000.00 annually while our top performers make about...

Warehouse Worker

  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 hours ago

Assists in all other areas of ground beef production line, including equipment setup and breakdown, box making, casing, labeling, stacking, weighing, recordkeeping, etc....

1st Shift Forklift Operator - 2AM Start

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 hours ago

DISCOVER WHATS NEXT FOR YOUR CAREER. Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada....

General Warehouse Associate - 10am

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 9 hours ago

Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility....

Warehouse Associate 1st shift

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 14 hours ago

handling equipment to move or deliver stock Support machine operators with various tasks as needed Maintain cleanliness of the work area and perform general clean-up duties Ensure all equipment is...

Materials Specialist/Warehouse Associate-DEN

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 15 hours ago

handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Valid driver's license for SIDA badge driving privileges at Denver Int'l Airport Transport aircraft...

Material Handler I

  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and...

Warehouse Worker

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 23 hours ago

Warehouse Worker $22hr** **Job Description** The warehouse worker will be responsible for various tasks within the warehouse of a manufacturing and distribution company, which supplies dough,...

Experienced Forklift Operator Needed

  • Boulder, CO (19 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO (19 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 23 hours ago

Busy granite shop looking for an experienced forklift operator. Hours are 8-4 Mon-Fri. This could be full-time or part-time. Job Duties include unloading granite/quartz slabs from delivery trucks,...

Warehouse Associate, Denver - Part Time

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

Forklift Operator III (SCW)

  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

$19.5 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate the forklift to load and unload containers from local delivery and inter-franchise drivers, new container inventory, repositioning and customer...

Forklift Operator - Seasonal (Nights)

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

At Niagara, were looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Thornton, CO

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Thornton, CO 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 Thornton, CO
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%