Material Handler Jobs in New York

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

  • Conklin, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Conklin, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Material Handler : $19.25/hr. Special Equipment Operator: $20/hr....

Forklift Operator

  • Hamburg, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hamburg, NY
  • 8 hours ago

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Warehouse Worker, Part-time

  • Hopewell Junction, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopewell Junction, NY
  • 1 day ago

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to immediately fill the role of Warehouse Worker, Part-time, in Hopewell Junction, NY. This position pays $18 per hour....

NAPA Warehouse Associate Loader

  • Hawthorne, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hawthorne, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Descriptions Warehouse Associate: Are you looking for a great opportunity to gain the NAPA KnowHow? Join the winning team at your local NAPA Auto Parts Store! NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • De Witt, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • De Witt, NY
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, you'll help us create great shopping experiences by keeping our sales floor stocked and preparing online orders to be shipped to customers' homes. This includes...

Warehouse Worker - Package Handler

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 1 day 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...

Warehouse Worker

  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 1 day ago

employee will pull orders and load the truck for next day deliveries. M-Th, 1 pm to 4-5 pm

Forklift Operator

  • Depew, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Depew, NY
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator Remedy Intelligent Staffing - 3.7 Depew, NY Job Details $18 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Reach truck Forklift...

Warehouse Worker

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 2 days ago

JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? We help you make it! Our selector associates start at $26.28 / hour. Up to a $2,500...

Material Handler

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview: As a Material Handler, you're a member of an assigned production crew, reporting to the Plant Warehouse Supervisor....

Forklift Operator PT

  • Tonawanda, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator, Starting at $25.74 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 5am-11am Available PTO may be used immediately upon hire employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes are...

Warehouse Associate

  • Orangeburg, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Orangeburg, NY
  • 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 Position Comments: Contingent...

Warehouse Associate

  • Melville, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 2 days ago

Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks....

Warehouse Worker PM- Brooklyn

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 days ago

This position is responsible for warehouse inventory and orders. Responsible for receiving and signing for deliveries. Ensure that the counts match the receiving paperwork and note any...

Clinical Supply Chain Associate (Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm)

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in New York 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 New York
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%