Material Handler Jobs in Southwest, 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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Order Picker

  • Greensburg, PA (9 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greensburg, PA (9 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? Here's HOW we help YOU make it! Current schedule: Sunday - Thursday Start: 5:45pm (average of 40-45 hours/week) $1500...

Warehouse Associate

  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 1 day ago

PeopleShare is Now Hiring Warehouse Associates. Weekly pay and great benefits! Job Details for Warehouse Associates: Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM (multiple schedules available) Pay: $16-18+/Hour based on...

Warehouse Associate

  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

Customer Service Warehouse Associate - CT

  • United, PA (2 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • United, PA (2 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Primary Objective: Performs a variety of material-handling duties associated with the warehouse....

Warehouse Worker - Full Time - Temporary

  • United, PA (2 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • United, PA (2 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Join our warehouse team at GM's Philadelphia Parts Distribution Center. Our parts distribution centers fulfill orders from GM dealers and ACDelco customers. We are looking for motivated...

Warehouse Associate - 2nd shift

  • West Mifflin, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Mifflin, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 4 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Warehouse Associate - Fulltime

  • United, PA (2 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • United, PA (2 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Warehouse Associate - Fulltime Pay from $27 to $32 per hour with significant growth and earning potential! Pennsylvania Branch 700 Uline Way, Allentown, PA 18106 Morning Calls Top Large Employer...

Full Time Forklift Operator

  • West Mifflin, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Mifflin, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 5 days ago

The full-time Yard Associate will act as a material handler and forklift operator to build loads for deliveries while maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized lumber yard and warehouse....

Warehouse Associate - 2nd shift (Cigarettes)

  • West Mifflin, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Mifflin, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 5 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Warehouse Associate

  • Greensburg, PA (9 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greensburg, PA (9 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 5 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...

Warehouse Associate - 3rd Shift PT

  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 6 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Warehouse Associate

  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Our Warehouse Associates are an important part to distributing our products. We are seeking a warehouse person to work in a safe environment with positive people. The Warehouse person will...

Forklift Operator

  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Forklift Operator at 48forty Solutions and Relogistics Services FULL TIME Job Expires: 4w 1d Job Description Forklift Operator Location US-PA-Pittsburgh ID 2025-1631 Category Plant Operations...

Warehouse Worker

  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Warehouse Worker Job Description As a Warehouse Worker, you will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and training inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire...

Material Handler (1st Shift)

  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (23 miles from Southwest, PA)
  • 9 days ago

This role is not open for submissions from outside staffing agencies Production Associate Entry Level Production Associate (must be able to read a tape measure and pass tape measure test) -...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Southwest, PA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Southwest, PA 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 Southwest, 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%