Material Handler Jobs in Russell, 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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Forklift Operator- Part Time (Night Shift)

  • Racine, WI (17 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Racine, WI (17 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Warehouse Associate

  • Beach Park, IL (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Beach Park, IL (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 1 day ago

At Luxor, we create an innovative and forward thinking culture that our employees love, and our products reflect this. As a manufacturer of innovative workspace product solutions that are sold to...

Material Handler CTDI Pipeline

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This role requires some simple decision-making skills because the Material Handler is responsible for visually qualifying a unit for what needs to be replaced....

Forklift Operator

  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Client in Vernon Hills is looking for Reach Truck/ Cherry Picker forklift Drivers Current Openings ( pay is based off Experience) Forklift Operator Shift: 1st shift | 5 AM - 1:30pm | MonFri |...

Warehouse Associate

  • Grayslake, IL (13 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (13 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Warehouse workers on 1st shift Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for various warehouse operations, including...

Warehouse Associate - Credit Returns

  • Kenosha, WI (10 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (10 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Credit Return Clerk Location: 10901 38th St., Kenosha Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers; our warehouse staff is the backbone of...

Material Handler

  • Franksville, WI (21 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franksville, WI (21 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Material Handler** **Job Description** Forklift operators will be responsible for managing shipping and receiving operations, as well as supplying production lines....

Warehouse Associate

  • North Chicago, IL (11 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (11 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Warehouse Associate Location: North Chicago, IL Shift Details: Monday-Wednesday 8am-5:30pm Thursday 10am-5:30pm Friday 11am-5:30pm Pay Rate: 19.50/hr Job Summary: This role involves performing...

Forklift Warehouse Material Handler

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operator in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.25 per hour Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour...

Forklift Operator Warehouse Material Handler

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handler in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.25 per hour Overtime Pay $28.87 per hour Additional Pay...

Warehouse Worker

  • Crystal Lake, IL (24 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (24 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Material Handling experience. Experience with SAP or Oracle systems. Knowledge of UPS/FedEx Worldship. Why Work Here?...

Warehouse Associate, I

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (22 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (22 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Remote Work: No Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic...

Forklift Operator, II

  • Kenosha, WI (10 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (10 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Remote Work: No Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic...

Forklift Operator

  • Kenosha, WI (10 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (10 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Aerotek is hiring immediately for 1st and 2nd shift material handlers. These are forklift positions in a production environment....

Material Handler I (CLS) (2nd Shift) - P

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (3 miles from Russell, IL)
  • 3 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Number of Openings: 1 Job Title: Material Handler I (CLS) (2nd Shift) - Pleasant Prairie WI Occupational Category: Please choose the most appropriate choice based on the Job Title...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Russell, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Russell, 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 Russell, 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%