Material Handler Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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 East Coast Fulfillment Center

  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Job Title: Warehouse Associate Location: 30 Distribution Dr, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Starting Pay: $20.80/hour Current Shifts Available: Tuesday Friday, 4 PM 2 AM (+ $0.75/hour shift premium)...

Drywall Warehouse/Forklift Operator

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 11 hours ago

J. C. Snavely & Sons Inc. has a full-time position available in our drywall division. Duties include loading trucks for delivery, unloading vendor shipments, building loads, and assisting with...

Warehouse Associate Mid

  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver...

Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Company: Lancaster Metal Manufacturing Lancaster Metal Manufacturing is a sheet metal shop and subsidiary of U.S. Boiler Company. Our metal is used to create residential and commercial heating...

Forklift Operator (3rd Shift) - Mountville

  • Mountville, PA (6 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountville, PA (6 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: The material handler /forklift drivers will relocate palletized loads of materials from the warehouse or from storage trailers to the production areas or to replenish inventory stockpiles...

Warehouse Associate

  • Myerstown, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Myerstown, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Launch your career! We are hiring immediately for Warehouse workers! We will teach you about distribution and supply chain techniques valued by Fortune 250 companies around the globe. We are...

Warehouse Worker

  • Middletown, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Middletown, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Inventory & Material Handling: Assist in warehousing and inventory control of spare parts and packaging materials....

Warehouse Associate

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 5 days ago

Emerson Ecologics (a Fullscript company) is a respected and growing national distributor of health products to healthcare practitioners & their patients. We are looking for passionate and positive...

Forklift Operator- Second Shift

  • Red Lion, PA (17 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA (17 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Red Lion, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21726867 Summary Red Lion, PA $19.15 - $19.15 per Hour 3 Years Experience Special education certificate of completion/diploma or in attendance No Commisssion 40.00 hours...

Forklift Operator

  • Annville, PA (24 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Annville, PA (24 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 6 days ago

At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are...

Warehouse Associate

  • Mountville, PA (6 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountville, PA (6 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 6 days ago

About Us Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing...

Material Handler I

  • Landisville, PA (5 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Landisville, PA (5 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 7 days ago

What your background should look like 1 year of experience in material handling preferred. Forklift operation experience required....

Warehouse Associate

  • Lebanon, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lebanon, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago

We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by...

Material Handler

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 8 days ago

Material Handling, belt operation and machine operation. Provides flexibility, additional knowledge & rotations....

Warehouse Associate

  • Landisville, PA (5 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Landisville, PA (5 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Central Aluminum Supply Landisville, PA is seeking a dedicated and organized Warehouse Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our operations by assisting in,...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Lancaster, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.4%
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 Lancaster, PA
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%