Material Handler Jobs in Chelmsford, 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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Sales Warehouse/Material Handler

  • Wilmington, MA (9 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Wilmington, MA (9 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • moments 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Londonderry, NH (19 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Londonderry, NH (19 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Location Address: 27 Industrial Drive, Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053 Work Shift: 8hr-1st Shift (United States of America)The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift truck to...

Senior Warehouse Worker

  • Peabody, MA (19 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Peabody, MA (19 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 15 hours 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...

Materials Handler

  • Devens, MA (13 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Devens, MA (13 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 16 hours ago

Material Handler Location: Devens, MA Hours/Schedule: Rotating Panama shift - A1 6:00am to 6:00pm Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.20/hr Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent Responsibilities...

Material Handler II, Cell Therapy

  • Devens, MA (13 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Devens, MA (13 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 16 hours ago

From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it....

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Marlborough, MA (19 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marlborough, MA (19 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 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...

Warehouse Associate

  • Nashua, NH (11 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashua, NH (11 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Warehouse Associate 7 Pittsburgh Ave, Nashua, NH 03062 NHNAS Public Store Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm Up to 28 hours/week OVERVIEW: Embark on your...

Warehouse Associate

  • Tewksbury, MA (6 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (6 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

handling equipment....

Materials Handler

  • Devens, MA (13 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Devens, MA (13 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

handling in the pharma industry background is helpful Material handling experience Shift: 6:00am to 6:00pm Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare...

Warehouse Associate

  • Stoneham, MA (15 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stoneham, MA (15 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring Warehouse Workers / Package Handlers for our Stoneham, MA location. Applying is quick and easy - talk to a recruiter today and you could start within the week! Address: 200 Fallon...

Warehouse Associate

  • Salem, MA (23 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salem, MA (23 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4299593 Job Title: Warehouse Associate Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Salem Date Posted: 06/27/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Not Provided Duration of...

Warehouse Material Handler

  • Wilmington, MA (9 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (9 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Material Handler Job Description Join our warehouse team as a Material Handler, where you will play a crucial role in receiving and stocking orders....

Materials Handler II

  • Nashua, NH (11 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (11 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Materials Handler II Benchmark Electronics, Inc - 3.4 Nashua, NH Job Details Full-time Estimated: $36.2K - $42.2K a year 21 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Continuous improvement...

Warehouse Worker

  • Salem, MA (23 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salem, MA (23 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4298048 Job Title: Warehouse Worker Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Salem Date Posted: 06/24/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift Duration of Job:...

Material Handler Lumber Warehouse 10AM - 6:30PM

  • Amherst, NH (23 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Amherst, NH (23 miles from Chelmsford, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary The person in this position is responsible to band material and prepare for staging, could be use of hand and electric tools. Shift: Monday - Friday 10AM - 6:30PM Pay - $18/hour...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Chelmsford, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, 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%