Material Handler Jobs in Hastings, MI

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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Cold Storage Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Lake Odessa, MI (14 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lake Odessa, MI (14 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 15 hours ago

Cold Storage Forklift Operator About Twin City Foods, Inc Twin City Foods is a leading Frozen Vegetable Producer committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and sustainably sourced frozen...

Freezer Materials Handler Broadmoor Ave Kentwood

  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 3 days ago

In this role, you will use attention to detail to operate material handling equipment and scanning software in a fast-paced and high-volume environment....

3rd Shift Material Handler II (Forklift)

  • Lowell, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lowell, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Litehouse Foods is looking to hire a strategic full-time Material Handler II....

Inbound Warehouse Material Handler

  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Inbound Warehouse Material Handler Location: Kentwood, Michigan Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Morning 1st Shift: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm M-F Role Description: Your main responsibility...

Inbound Warehouse Material Handler

  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Inbound Warehouse Material Handler Location: Kentwood, Michigan Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Morning 1 st Shift: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm M-F Role Description: Your main responsibility...

Warehouse Associate

  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 9 days ago

We are hiring Warehouse Associates / Package Handlers for our Kentwood, MI facility. Applying is quick and easy - talk to a recruiter today and you could start within the week! Address: 4647 60th...

Warehouse Associate

  • Caledonia, MI (15 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Caledonia, MI (15 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Lake Odessa, MI (14 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake Odessa, MI (14 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 14 days ago

PACE - The pace of this job is set by the speed of the production line and the number of lines running on any particular day. It may best be described as a quick pace se by outside factors....

Warehouse Associate

  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 19 days ago

Williams Distributing Co. & Shoemaker Inc. Divisions of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. are seeking bright people who lean into challenges to join the team. We are a wholesale...

Warehouse Associate (2nd Shift)

  • Byron Center, MI (23 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI (23 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 20 days ago

About New Life & the Role: New Life Transport Parts Center is a division of Hinton Transportation Investments, Inc (HTI). HTI is a family-owned company based out of Byron Center, MI, and is a...

Armed Warehouse Associate- 2nd Shift

  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 27 days ago

GARDAWORLD a national leading cash services and armored car company, has an immediate opening for a Warehouse Vault Attendant. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading...

Food Handler

  • Lake Odessa, MI (14 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake Odessa, MI (14 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 30+ 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. If you do not hear from Cargill recruiting about...

Forklift Operator

  • Grand Rapids, MI (20 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (20 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

What youll 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

  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (22 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Warehouse Associate Job Summary: A distribution company for furniture and home items such as fitness equipment, electronics and appliances is looking for a Warehouse Associate to join their team....

Forklift Operator (3rd Shift)

  • Caledonia, MI (15 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Caledonia, MI (15 miles from Hastings, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

Ability to work in warehouse environment which includes but is not limited to noise, cold temperatures, standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around material handling equipment...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Hastings, MI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Hastings, MI 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 Hastings, MI
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%