Material Handler Jobs in Michigan

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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Responsibilities: General Labor Picking and sorting of scrap metals Must be comfortable bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20lbs consistently Must be able to stand up to 10 hours Cleaning areas...

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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a stand up 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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Industrial Forklift Operator, 2nd shift - Livonia, MI

  • CHEP
  • Livonia, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Livonia, MI
  • 12 hours ago

Major/Key Accountabilities Material Handling & Forklift Operation: Operate the forklift to efficiently move pallets, containers, and materials throughout the plant facility....

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Forklift Operator

  • American Axle & Manufacturing
  • Oxford, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Oxford, MI
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting Title Forklift Operator Job Description Summary We are looking for a forklift operator to move packages and materials around our facility. You will be operating a forklift with the...

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Inventory Specialist - Temporary Role!

  • Kelly Services
  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago

Inventory Specialist - Temporary Role! Apply Now Applied To save a job sign in or get started Job ID: 10246300 Posted today Back Portage, MI, US Light Industrial High School or equivalent Full...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Saline, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Saline, MI
  • 6 days ago

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

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Kitting Material Specialist

  • Kratos Unmanned Systems
  • Rochester, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Rochester, MI
  • 10 days ago

handling, kitting, and inventory proceduresMaintain clean, organized, and visual kitting areas (6S standards)Identify opportunities to improve:Kitting efficiencyMaterial flowInventory accuracySupport...

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Forklift Operator

  • Diverse Staffing
  • Jackson, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 10 days ago

Job Position: Forklift Operator Location: Homer, MI 49245 Pay Rate: $19.85/hr Shift: 2nd, 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Friday Job Order ID: 216388 Ready for Your Next Job? Diverse Staffing Has You...

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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - 17/HR

  • Aerotek
  • Detroit, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Set up machines on the production line by selecting the appropriate preloaded program and initiating operation....

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Forklift Operator

  • Pepsi Beverages Company
  • Howell, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Howell, MI
  • 13 days ago

Unloads transport trucks delivering finished products to the warehouse and stores it in its designated warehouse space. Loads empty pallets and plastic storage flats/shells for the transport truck...

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Forklift Operator

  • Refresco
  • Paw Paw, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Paw Paw, MI
  • 14 days ago

Forklift Operators may also supply raw materials to a production line as well as remove finished goods from a production line....

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Part-Time Warehouse Material Handler

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Saline, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Saline, MI
  • 15 days ago

View More Jobs Data Center Facilities Operations Technician V - Mechanical (IC5/OPX) MI, United States United States HOT JOB BE THE FIRST TO APPLY Job Identification 333898 Job Category Technology...

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Forklift Operator

  • JobsRUs.com
  • Dundee, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Dundee, MI
  • 17 days ago

JobsRUs.com is currently hiring Forklift Operators for a recycling facility located in Dundee, MI. Previous experience in a recycling or manufacturing environment is preferred. Pay is $18.75 per...

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Warehouse Worker

  • Aerotek
  • Brighton, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 19 days ago

Production Worker Job Description Inspect parts to verify that drilled holes are positioned and sized accurately according to specifications. Use measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, etc) to...

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Production - Forklift Operator

  • Crown Staffing
  • Highland Park, MI
  • 21 days ago
  • Highland Park, MI
  • 21 days ago

From Entry-Level to Executive, Find Your Next Career. Interested in joining our talent pool? We are always accepting applications! Please note : This listing remains open even when we are not...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Michigan

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 Michigan 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 Michigan
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%