Material Handler Jobs in Kansas

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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 3 days ago

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

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Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - Kansas City, KS

  • Tyson Foods
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 7 days ago

Job Details: To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come...

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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Lucas, KS

  • Great Plains Manufacturing
  • Lucas, KS
  • 18 days ago
  • Lucas, KS
  • 18 days ago

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Lucas, KS Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Operator for our Land Pride facility in Lucas, KS. This position...

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Forklift Operator - Receiving Department 1st Shift

  • Gibraltar Industries Inc
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 26 days ago
  • Manhattan, KS
  • 26 days ago

Florence Corporation, the nations leading manufacturer in quality mailboxes is now hiring Forklift Operators for 1st shift in the receiving department. Forklift drivers operate forklift equipment...

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Forklift Operator

  • Great Plains Manufacturing
  • Salina, KS
  • 28 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 28 days ago

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - Salina, KS Great Plains Mfg is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Forklift Operator to join our Weld team at the Salina campus in Salina, KS. This position works...

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Forklift Operator - Nights

  • PepsiCo Beverages North America
  • Wichita, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Forklift Operator - Nights PepsiCo Beverages North America - 3.7 Wichita, KS Job Details $21.65 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications English Forklift DOT Physical Certification Climbing Full Job...

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Warehouse Associate I

  • White Cap Construction Supply
  • Olathe, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 45+ days ago

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

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Trim Forklift Operator

  • Cargill
  • Dodge City, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dodge City, KS
  • 45+ days ago

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable...

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Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Kansas

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 Kansas offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.9%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Master's Degree
5.6%
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 Kansas
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%