Material Handler Jobs in Shakopee, 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.

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Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 5 hours ago

Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate Job Overview Our roles take place in a sortation center, where you will be sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets, helping to get customer...

3rd Shift Forklift Operator

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 16 hours ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Safely operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, lift trucks, hoists, or other material handling equipment in a high traffic industrial environment....

Warehouse Associate - Entry Level

  • Eagan, MN (19 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Eagan, MN (19 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day 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 - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a reach truck forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true,...

Forklift Operator -2nd Shift

  • Montgomery, MN (22 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Montgomery, MN (22 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced...

Warehouse Associate 1St And 2Nd Shifts Immediate Hire!

  • Eagan, MN (19 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Eagan, MN (19 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago

handling aids - Load and shrink wrap pallets at ground level, or on carts - Load boxes onto pallets and load pallets onto trucks manually and with material handling aids Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings...

Warehouse Associate- Part Time

  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Trained and certified material handler to operate lifting machinery such as Reach Trucks and Forklifts. Experience with Cycle Counts and RF Scanner....

Warehouse Associate

  • Chanhassen, MN (7 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chanhassen, MN (7 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Warehouse Associate 1725 Lake Dr W, Chanhassen, MN 55317 MNTC2 Public Store Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm 10 - 28 hours/week OVERVIEW: Embark on your...

Supply Chain Associate

  • Chanhassen, MN (7 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chanhassen, MN (7 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Supply Chain Associate 1725 Lake Dr W, Chanhassen, MN 55317 MNTC2 Public Store Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm OVERVIEW: Embark on a dynamic journey as a...

$20/HR 1st Shift Warehouse Associate - Plymouth, MN

  • Plymouth, MN (18 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (18 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Role Summary Pick and pack orders Receive and verify inbound orders Palletize and wrap skids Load and unload trailers Material handling with pallet jack, electric pallet jack, or sit-down forklift (...

ePlus Field Inventory Specialist (Part Time)

  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago

What do the cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products! Ellsworth Corporation, a global,...

Material Handler - Fab Shop

  • Norwood Young America, MN (19 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwood Young America, MN (19 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Business is growing and we need a strong Material Handler / Yard Worker (This will be in a metal manufacturing shop) Shift time 5:00AM-3:30PM and weekly pay $24-26/hr Job Description As a Material Handler...

Material Handler

  • Waconia, MN (14 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waconia, MN (14 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Business is growing and we need a strong Material Handler / Yard Worker (This will be in a metal manufacturing shop) Shift time 5:00AM-3:30PM and weekly pay $24-26/hr Job Description As a Material Handler...

Forklift Operator (Up To 26/hr)

  • Waconia, MN (14 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waconia, MN (14 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago

and safety-conscious Material Handler to support operations by transporting materials, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining inventory across indoor and outdoor areas....

Material Handler

  • Farmington, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmington, MN (20 miles from Shakopee, MN)
  • 3 days ago

The Material Handler position is an individual contributor in the Elkhart facility....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Shakopee, MN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Shakopee, MN offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.4%
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 Shakopee, 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%