Material Handler Jobs in Fairview Heights, IL

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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Order Picker

  • Florissant, MO (24 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Florissant, MO (24 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago

JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? We help you make it! Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific...

Night Warehouse Selector

  • Oakville, MO (20 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakville, MO (20 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago

JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? We help you make it! Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific...

Warehouse Worker

  • Belleville, IL (9 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Belleville, IL (9 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago

JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? We help you make it! Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific...

Supply Chain Associate

  • Granite City, IL (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Granite City, IL (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 16 days ago

JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? We help you make it! Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific...

Lead Material Handler Full Time 2nd Shift

  • Berkeley, MO (20 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Berkeley, MO (20 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

What you'll be doing: Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator: As a Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator, you'll mentor and train new material handlers and fill in for supervisors as needed....

Warehouse Associate

  • Edwardsville, IL (18 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Edwardsville, IL (18 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly team as a Warehouse Associate to work at a premier distribution facility in Edwardsville. Were here every...

Warehouse Worker

  • Arnold, MO (24 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Arnold, MO (24 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

. + General labor and material handling skills. + Ability to lift and handle items safely....

Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate

  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate (St. Louis) Pinnacle Imports LLC image 1 of 1 compensation: $17.50-$18/hr, avg 40 hours per week with overtime available employment type: experience level: mid...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Edwardsville, IL (18 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edwardsville, IL (18 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, youll help us create great shopping experiences by keeping our sales floor stocked and preparing online orders to be shipped to customers homes. This includes...

Warehouse Associate

  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Location: SPP St. Louis, MO - 436A, 10751 Midwest Industrial Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri - 63132 Pay: Up to $18/ hour and up to $2,500 through our performance bonuses Work Hours: Monday-Friday...

Material Handler

  • Arnold, MO (24 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arnold, MO (24 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Inspect and clean material handling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation....

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Seasonal Warehouse Associate

  • Belleville, IL (9 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belleville, IL (9 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview Are you ready to embark on a career in the warehouse logistics industry? Apply now to learn more about joining Duluth's Fulfillment Center Crew! Duluth strives to employ a...

Warehouse Worker

  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Overview Join our team in "Doing the Most Good " as a Warehouse Worker. This dynamic role combines hands-on warehouse operations with the opportunity to mentor and support program...

Forklift Operator - St. Louis, MO

  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (10 miles from Fairview Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Fairview Heights, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Fairview Heights, IL 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 Fairview Heights, IL
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%