Material Handler Jobs in Kandiyohi, MN

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.

1-7 of 7 Jobs

Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver

  • Willmar, MN (5 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Willmar, MN (5 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 4 hours ago

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive...

Warehouse Worker - Package Handler

  • Willmar, MN (5 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Willmar, MN (5 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 8 days ago

Warehouse Worker UPS Quick Apply Applying for this role online is quick and easy - you could even get a job offer in 10 minutes! The steps are simple: 1) Provide some basic information to start...

Forklift Operator - Pre-Finish Logistics

  • Belgrade, MN (23 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Belgrade, MN (23 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 13 days ago

Forklift Operator - Pre-Finish Logistics Summary: As the Forklift Operator, you'll be delivering finished and unfinished product to and from our shops throughout the facility. What You'll Be...

Distribution Associate

  • Eden Valley, MN (19 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Eden Valley, MN (19 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 15 days ago

Distribution Associate PeopleReady of Waite Park, MN is now hiring Distribution Associates in Eden Valley, MN! As a Distribution Associate, you will do a variety of work in different industries....

Warehouse Worker

  • Kandiyohi, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Kandiyohi, MN
  • 24 days ago

Wash/Disinfect Crew Full Time Hourly At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $20.30 per hour. Must be a Citizen or National of...

Distribution Associate

  • Eden Valley, MN (19 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Eden Valley, MN (19 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 30+ days ago

Join a RECORD SETTING team The team at Plymouth Industries continues to live up to their moniker as One Winning Team. 2024 results reveal they have set another company record. What's more, recent...

Material Handler - Litchfield, MN

  • Litchfield, MN (20 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Litchfield, MN (20 miles from Kandiyohi, MN)
  • 60+ days ago

Material Handler - Litchfield, MN Job Description To prepare all packaging materials for the process of packaging spray dried final products following applicable SOPs and GMPs....

Demographic Data for Kandiyohi, MN

Moving to Kandiyohi, MN? Find some basic demographic data about Kandiyohi, MN below.

Local
National
1,063
27
Small

Material Handler Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireManufacturing curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
FutureLearn
Effective Questioning for Call Handlers
How an organisation handles phone calls can have a direct impact on its success - a badly handled call can mean limited information that might affect service delivery, customer satisfaction and...
edX
Functional Polymeric Materials
Learn the functional polymers, including chemistry, physics, and biology. Polymers, typically plastics and fibers, are leading materials providing useful and inexpensive items for modern living....
edX
Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials
Explore the structural and material design of aircraft and spacecraft from the viewpoint of an aerospace engineer. How do you design an aircraft or spacecraft? And in doing so, how do you keep the...
Register to search for more online courses. >>>

Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Kandiyohi, MN

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 Kandiyohi, MN 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 Kandiyohi, MN
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Material Handler position

In-Demand skills () are the most popular among employers according to the current jobs in our database. Last updated today!