Material Handler Jobs in Brighton, MA

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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Supply Chain Associate

  • Peabody, MA (15 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Peabody, MA (15 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

BECOME A US FOODS Night Warehouse Selector! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? ***$5,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES!*** SHIFT: Sunday -...

Warehouse Associate

  • Woburn, MA (9 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Woburn, MA (9 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for off-loading, putting-away, picking and staging of equipment and parts while providing professional quality customer service to all internal and external...

Warehouse Worker

  • Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 10 hours ago

Six months comparable warehouse experience; six months experience with warehouse material handling equipment (electric pallet jack or high low) and six months experience working with manual order selection...

Amazon Grocery Warehouse Worker - Earn Up to $20/hour - Flexible Shifts

  • Acton, MA (18 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Acton, MA (18 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Amazon Grocery Warehouse Associate Job Overview Youll be part of the Amazon grocery team that supports one of Amazons busiest services: online grocery orders. Youll be working in a grocery...

Amazon Grocery Warehouse Associate

  • Lincoln, MA (9 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lincoln, MA (9 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Amazon Grocery Warehouse Associate Job Overview Youll be part of the Amazon grocery team that supports one of Amazons busiest services: online grocery orders. Youll be working in a grocery...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up to $21/hour - Evening Shifts

  • Bellingham, MA (24 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bellingham, MA (24 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate Job Overview Youll be part of the Amazon warehouse team that gets orders ready for customers relying on Amazon services. Our fast-paced, physical...

Warehouse Associate (Entry Level)

  • Norwood, MA (11 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Norwood, MA (11 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

**Key Duties:** + Transfer finished cabinetry from the production line to designated warehouse areas. + Receive incoming shipments and move products into storage. + Prepare and load outgoing deliveries...

Warehouse Associate (Part-Time)

  • Norwood, MA (11 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Norwood, MA (11 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Warehouse Associate Part-Time (3rd Shift) Description: Join Our Family with a $1200 Sign-On Bonus! Working at our distribution warehouse in Norwood, MA, the operations team ensures that all of our...

DC Forklift Operator - Outbound

  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Compensation Pay Range: $23.75 - $26.25 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly...

Warehouse Associate

  • Bedford, MA (12 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bedford, MA (12 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

Warehouse Associate Warehouse $ 20.50 / Hour location_on Bedford, Massachusetts work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is searching for a...

Industrial Warehouse Worker 825800

  • Salem, MA (17 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Salem, MA (17 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

Industrial Warehouse Worker 825800 Selectemp Salem, OR, US 23 hours ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Job Title : Industrial Warehouse Worker IMMEDIATE NEED 3 months possibly...

General Warehouse Worker

  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Sales Warehouse/Material Handler

  • Wilmington, MA (14 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (14 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Service Operations Warehousers are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Service Operations Warehousers are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse tasks, including moving material...

Senior Warehouse Worker

  • Peabody, MA (15 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Peabody, MA (15 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (NX) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities...

Forklift Operator

  • Mansfield, MA (23 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (23 miles from Brighton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Skills Forklift, Warehouse, Palletjack, Shipping, Production, Pipe, Wire, Material handling, Loading Top Skills Details Forklift, Warehouse, Palletjack, Shipping, Production, Pipe, Wire Additional Skills...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Brighton, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Brighton, MA 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 Brighton, MA
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%