Material Handler Jobs in Germantown, MD

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 - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift - $21.26/Hour

  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

Requisition Number: 204847 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to...

Warehouse Associate

  • Sterling, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (11 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Dulles, Virginia. The...

Warehouse Associate

  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES Work with local warehouse staff on moving palletized equipment & gaining empty pallets Work with local warehouse staff on removing trash and...

Warehouse Associate I

  • Hyattsville, MD (23 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (23 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

Seasonal Warehouse Associate

  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Laurel, MD (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Your Impact at Lowes Within our Pro Supply warehouse team, you'll take on advanced responsibilities in our receiving operations, ensuring products are accurately verified and efficiently...

Warehouse Associate

  • Chantilly, VA (19 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (19 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring Warehouse Associates in Chantilly, VA Job Schedule/Pay: $20.50 Per Hour Schedules: have to be willing to accept shift changes Friday, Saturday (2pm-10pm) and Tuesday-Thursday (12pm-8pm)...

Warehouse Associate (Part-Time)

  • Purcellville, VA (23 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Purcellville, VA (23 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 1 day ago

General Summary Performs a variety of retail operations functions to ensure sales readiness and customer support at Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) service and cooperative locations. Job...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 2 days 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...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Germantown, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Germantown, MD
  • 2 days ago

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

Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker, Grade 15

  • Gaithersburg, MD (5 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (5 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker, Grade 15 Salary $53,900.00 - $83,837.00 Annually Location 201 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA Job Type Permanent Job Number 2025-00399 Department Alcohol...

Retail Warehouse Associate- Caps/Wizards Warehouse

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Id : 23113, Title : Retail Warehouse Associate- Caps/Wizards Warehouse, Category : null, RequisitionType : Seasonal, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...081, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Material handler (Forklift/Rotating shift)

  • Frederick, MD (22 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (22 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Material Handler I: (Primary responsibilities, but these individuals could also take on some Material Handler II and III responsibilities, which can be seen below) Picks for production...

Supply Chain Associate

  • Beltsville, MD (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Beltsville, MD (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Supply Chain Associate 5212 Sunnyside Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 MDLAN Public Store Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm 10 - 28 hours/week OVERVIEW: Embark on a...

Seasonal Warehouse Associate-Patterson

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Handler, you will prepare, process and move merchandise productively, safely, and accurately according to established production rates, standards and guidelines....

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Gaithersburg, MD (5 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (5 miles from Germantown, MD)
  • 6 days 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...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Germantown, MD

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Germantown, MD 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 Germantown, MD
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%