Material Handler Jobs in Missouri

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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Materials Handler 2 - 2nd shift

  • Knorr-Bremse
  • Riverside, MO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Riverside, MO
  • 23 hours ago

Materials Handler 2 - 2nd shift LOCATION: Riverside / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 10543 | JOB GRADE: 08 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site Since 1890, New York...

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Forklift Operator

  • Refresco
  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the worlds largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are...

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Forklift Operator - Night Shift

  • Refresco
  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 1 day ago

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are...

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Warehouse Worker 2nd Shift

  • Metals USA
  • Liberty, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Liberty, MO
  • 2 days ago

Locates products that have been completed in a first step process Order filling Packages product Scales and tags product Uses plant specific packaging equipment which includes conveyors, stackers, down...

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Material Handler

  • Ironform Corporation
  • Lebanon, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, MO
  • 2 days ago

Ironform is a trusted Tier 1 metal fabricator, supplying market leaders in Class 8 transportation, construction, agriculture, mining, off-road, material handling, and industrial equipment....

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Material Handler

  • Kelly Services
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities Operate production and packaging equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs) Set up, monitor, and adjust machinery to maintain product quality and efficiency Perform...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 7 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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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Joplin, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 12 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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3rd shift- Forklift Operator

  • QPS Employment Group
  • Wright City, MO
  • 14 days ago
  • Wright City, MO
  • 14 days ago

Forklift Operator Wage: $17.00 per hour Shift: 3rd Hours: 6:00pm-6:30am (3/4 work week) QPS Employment Group has a great Forklift Operator position available at a company in Wright City, MO. This...

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Forklift Operator - Can Start ASAP -$19/hr - APPLY NOW - URGENT NEED

  • Aerotek
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 17 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 17 days ago

Hiring for Forklift Operator - Forklift Operator - Can start ASAP -$19/hr - APPLY NOW - URGENT NEED!!! Schedule: 3AM start time - end of production, usually 11:30am Pay: $19/hr earn up to an...

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Material Handler

  • Cambro Manufacturing Company
  • MO
  • 18 days ago
  • MO
  • 18 days ago

WORK SHIFT: Third Shift (United States of America) JOB DESCRIPTION: The Material Handler will work as part of a team in an assigned section....

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Reclassification and Distribution Associate

  • CNH Industrial Reman
  • Springfield, MO
  • 21 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 21 days ago

I magine working at a company where the products you make, keep America running today, tomorrow, and forever. At CNH Industrial Reman we understand the value of building and strengthening...

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1st Shift Freezer Forklift Operator

  • Conagra Brands
  • Marshall, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marshall, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Shift: 6:00 AM-2:00 PMHourly Rate: $20.57 an hour ConAgra Brands in Marshall Missouri, a local supplier of Banquet products, is looking for qualified individuals to fill onsite freezer forklift...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a reach truck forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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Forklift Operator

  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Forklift Operator to join our Corrugated facility in Kansas City, MO! Our forklift operators will operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers...

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Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Missouri

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 Missouri 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 Missouri
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%