Material Handler Jobs in Forest City, NC

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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Material Handler - Weekend Afternoon Shift

  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Use hand trucks, conveyors or other material handling equipment. Perform duties that may include packing, scanning, kitting or counting products....

Material Handler, Pouch (7:00am-3:00pm)

  • Marion, NC (21 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Marion, NC (21 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 3 days ago

As a Material Handler, Pouch, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint! Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product....

Weekend-Night Shift-Reach Truck Forklift Operator

  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Apply online at www.DollarTree.com/Careers ** Reach Truck Forklift Operators- Earn up to $19/hour + Shift Differential Full-time positions available Shift: 4TH SHIFT: FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY...

Handler, Material Pouch (6:45am-6:45pm)

  • Marion, NC (21 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marion, NC (21 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 4 days ago

As a Material Handler, Pouch, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint! Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product....

Material Handler - 3rd Shift

  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Multiple shift: Monday, Tuesday, Thrusday, Friday 17:30pm - 04:00am and Sun -Wed 17:30pm - 040:00am As a Material Handler, you will have an important role on our team helping us provide sophisticated...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Rutherfordton, NC (9 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rutherfordton, NC (9 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Material Handler - Weekend Night Shift - 367960

  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 8 days ago

**What you'll do on a typical day**: * Support operations by moving material and inventory throughout the facility * Use hand trucks, conveyors or other material handling equipment * Perform duties...

Material Handler - Forklift Driver / 1st Shift

  • Forest City, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Forest City, NC
  • 11 days ago

and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description The Material Handler/Forklift Driver in the Forest City NC plant reports directly to the Sr....

Forklift Operator - Immediate Opening

  • Columbus, NC (14 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbus, NC (14 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Put away product using material handling equipment (MHE), primarily a reach forklift....

Material Handler - 1st Shift - 367498

  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 15 days ago

1st Shift, Sunday - Wednesday, 6:00am - 4:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm As a Material Handler, you will have an important role on our team helping us provide sophisticated...

Warehouse Associate - Full TIme

  • Rutherfordton, NC (9 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Rutherfordton, NC (9 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Worker - Full TIme

  • Spindale, NC (4 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Spindale, NC (4 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Worker

  • Boiling Springs, NC (13 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Boiling Springs, NC (13 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Material Handler - 2nd Shift - 367087

  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Cowpens, SC (17 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 23 days ago

2nd Shift, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday - Wednesday 5:30pm - 4:00pm** As a Material Handler, you will have an important role on our team helping us provide sophisticated supply chain...

Bulk Material Handler

  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (22 miles from Forest City, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Bulk Material Handler Unleash Your Potential....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Forest City, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Forest City, NC 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 Forest City, NC
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%