Material Handler Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Blast Technician / Material Handler (Manufacturing) - 2nd Shift

  • Johnson Controls
  • York, PA
  • 29 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 29 days ago

Job Description Blast Technician / Material Handler (Manufacturing) - 2nd Shift to join our federal team at our York, PA (Grantly Plant) location....

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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Newville, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Newville, PA
  • 7 hours ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a stand up forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

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Material Specialist - AWS Shift

  • Caterpillar
  • York, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts...

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Material Specialist - 3rd Shift

  • Caterpillar
  • York, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts...

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Material Specialist - 2nd Shift

  • Caterpillar
  • York, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Safely perform the material handling and warehousing functions required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, packing, and shipping of parts...

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Forklift Operator (Emigsville Plant) 7am-7pm

  • Highmark Health
  • York, PA
  • 22 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 22 hours ago

Graham Packaging Company Keyword Location Search view all jobs (103) 103 Jobs Forklift Operator (Emigsville Plant) 7am-7pm - Starting at $22.35/hr. Emigsville, PA Posted yesterday PET Process...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Greencastle, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Greencastle, PA
  • 1 day ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

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EARLY SHIFT Forklift Operator - $20/hr (5am-1:30pm)

  • Randstad
  • Coatesville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Coatesville, PA
  • 1 day ago

As a sit down forklift operator, you will unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and load them onto assigned locations. You will also locate and move products on pallets or create...

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1st Shift Forklift Operator

  • Randstad
  • Annville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Annville, PA
  • 1 day ago

As a stand up forklift operator you will be responsible for unloading materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and loading them onto assigned locations. Duties include locating and moving...

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Forklift Operator

  • Kronospan Holdings Ltd.
  • Clarion, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Clarion, PA
  • 4 days ago

Position description Job title Forklift Operator Contract type Full-time About us WHO WE ARE We are Kronospan - the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard...

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Material Handler & Blast Tech (Manufacturing) - 2nd Shift

  • Johnson Controls
  • York, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 4 days ago

Material Handler & Blast Tech (Manufacturing) - 2nd Shift Date Posted: 30 May 2026 Closing Date: June 29, 2026 Recruiter: Johnson Controls Location: Pennsylvania Salary: On Application Job Type & Industry...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Fairless Hills, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairless Hills, PA
  • 4 days ago

APPLY NOW! IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Currently hiring for a 1st shift Forklfit Operator for this pipe manufatcuring company for a FULL TIME job opportunity. The Forklfit Operator will be responsible for...

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Material Handler/Truck Loader

  • Metals USA
  • Ambridge, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ambridge, PA
  • 5 days ago

Material Handler / Truck Loader Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler/Truck Loader in Ambridge, PA....

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Inventory Specialist

  • Eosenergystorage
  • Warrendale, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Warrendale, PA
  • 8 days ago

About Eos Energy Enterprises Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power....

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Warehouse Worker

  • Aerotek
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 11 days ago

Feed materials and components to the assembly line to support continuous production flow. Stand on the assembly line and remove syringes from boxes for further processing....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.9%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Master's Degree
5.6%
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 Pennsylvania
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%