Material Handler Jobs in East Brunswick, NJ

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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Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

  • Cranbury, NJ (9 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (9 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty....

Weekend Part Time Warehouse Associate

  • Cranbury, NJ (9 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (9 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty....

Lead Material Handler, CAR T Warehouse Operations

  • Summit, NJ (19 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Summit, NJ (19 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it....

Warehouse Worker - Immediate Opening

  • Piscataway, NJ (8 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (8 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Description: Position Details: $24.20/hour plus incentive Sunday-Friday (1 day off during week & Saturdays off) Evening starting at 6PM until Finish (Full-Time) We Deliver the Goods:...

Warehouse Associate

  • Linden, NJ (15 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Linden, NJ (15 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Warehouse Associate

  • Edison, NJ (5 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (5 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Warehouse Associate| EDISON NJ** **Pay:** $ 19.00/hr. **Schedule:** **1 Shift /Tuesday Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off.** **2 Shift/ Sunda Saturday, with Tuesday and Wednesday off** **Hours TBD**...

Warehouse Associate

  • Hamilton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

We are hiring Warehouse Associate / Package Handler for our Hamilton Township, NJ facility. Applying is quick and easy - talk to a recruiter today and you could start within the week! Location: 17...

Warehouse Associate, Inbound

  • Edison, NJ (5 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (5 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Drive material handling equipment as required by job duty....

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Belle Mead, NJ (12 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (12 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Belle Mead, NJ (12 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (12 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a...

Forklift Operator

  • Hillsborough, NJ (14 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (14 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description The Forklift Operator is responsible for the handling process of the customer's packaged and pre-packaged product that is shipped, received, and stored at Quantix....

Warehouse Associate

  • Port Reading, NJ (12 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Reading, NJ (12 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate in Port Reading, New Jersey Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.50 per hour Overtime Pay $29.25 per hour Schedule:...

2nd Shift Warehouse Associate

  • Woodbridge, NJ (10 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (10 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

2nd Shift Warehouse Associate Port Reading, NJ, 07064, USA Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate in Port Reading, New Jersey Warehouse...

Distribution Warehouse Associate-Monroe, NJ

  • Monroe Township, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (7 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Ability to effectively communicate (read and interpret) in English Position requires: materials handling, stock control and packaging. Experience with motorized industrial trucks may be required....

2nd Shift Warehouse Associate

  • Port Reading, NJ (12 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Reading, NJ (12 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate in Port Reading, New Jersey Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.50 per hour Overtime Pay $29.25 per hour Schedule:...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in East Brunswick, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in East Brunswick, NJ 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 East Brunswick, NJ
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%