Material Handler Jobs in Ashland, OH

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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Forklift Operator - 12 hr. Shifts

  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 4 days ago

As a Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high...

Material Handler

  • Mansfield, OH (12 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mansfield, OH (12 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Previous material handler experience working in a manufacturing environment is desired. Certified forklift training (sit down and stand-up)....

Forklift Operator SIC - 1st Shift $19.70hr

  • Shelby, OH (17 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelby, OH (17 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary: Performs semi-skilled work in operating a variety of material handling equipment in the transporting of component parts and finished goods....

Forklift Operator

  • Crestline, OH (23 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Crestline, OH (23 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently....

Material Handler I

  • Mansfield, OH (12 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mansfield, OH (12 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 8 days ago

Material Handlers prepare and maintain records of shipments, post weights and shipping charges and prepare goods for final shipment....

Forklift Operator - 2nd shift, $21.20hr

  • Shelby, OH (17 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Shelby, OH (17 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary: Performs semi-skilled work in operating a variety of material handling equipment in the transporting of component parts and finished goods....

Warehouse Associate- 3rd Shift

  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Use radio frequency (RF) inventory software to: Process transfer orders Receive materials against purchase orders Locate and retrieve materials from storage locations Operate material handling equipment...

Forklift Operator II 1st shift

  • Mansfield, OH (12 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mansfield, OH (12 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Job Overview The Forklift Operator II is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, loading, and unloading assets using a wide variety of material handling...

Load Prep Forklift Operator - Shipping & Receiving - 3rd Shift

  • Wellington, OH (22 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Wellington, OH (22 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Load Prep Forklift Operator - Shipping & Receiving - 3rd Shift Location: Wellington, OH Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 2089 # of Openings: 1 Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 p.m. - 5:30 a.m....

Warehouse Associate-2nd Shift

  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 12 days ago

Use radio frequency (RF) inventory software to: Process transfer orders Receive materials against purchase orders Locate and retrieve materials from storage locations Operate material handling equipment...

Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

  • Shelby, OH (17 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Shelby, OH (17 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary: Performs semi-skilled work in operating a variety of material handling equipment in the transporting of component parts and finished goods....

2nd Shift Warehouse/Material Handler

  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 17 days ago
  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 17 days ago

Warehouse and Material Handlers are critical to our success at FritoLay!...

Material Handler

  • Lexington, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 18 days ago
  • Lexington, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 18 days ago

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America’s leading independent producer of...

Warehouse/Material Handler

  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 18 days ago
  • Wooster, OH (18 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 18 days ago

Warehouse and Material Handlers are critical to our success at FritoLay!...

Forklift Operator - 2nd shift, $21.20hr

  • Shelby, OH (17 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 25 days ago
  • Shelby, OH (17 miles from Ashland, OH)
  • 25 days ago

Performs semi-skilled work in operating a variety of material handling equipment in the transporting of component parts and finished goods....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Ashland, OH

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Ashland, OH 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 Ashland, OH
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%