Material Handler Jobs in Charleston, SC

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.

1-15 of 54 Jobs

Delivery Driver / Warehouse Worker

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Delivery Driver / Warehouse Worker compensation: $17.5 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Delivery Driver / Warehouse Worker We are HIRING for a Delivery Driver for a...

Material Handler - Weekend Day Shift

  • Hanahan, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanahan, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Weekend Day Shift, Saturday - Sunday & Monday - Tuesday, 05:30am - 06:00pm & 05:30am - 02:00pm As a Material Handler, you will have an important role on our team helping us provide sophisticated supply...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Delivery Driver / Warehouse Worker

  • Charleston AFB, SC (10 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston AFB, SC (10 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 2 days ago

We are HIRING for a Delivery Driver for a Warehouse. Duties: delivering irrigation supplies to clients and companies, loading, unloading, talking to clients, etc. There is warehouse work involved;...

PRN OR Supply Chain Technician

  • Mount Pleasant, SC (6 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC (6 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) OR Supply Chain Technician? At Trident Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to...

PRN OR Supply Chain Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) OR Supply Chain Technician? At Trident Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER Shifts/Schedules Monday - Friday 3:30AM to 8:30AM Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply or check out more jobs at www.workatGEODIS.com!...

Stand up Forklift Operator

  • Hanahan, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hanahan, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago

ProLogistix is currently hiring Standup Forklift Operators to take on day shift and afternoon shift job opportunities in Hanahan. These are career opportunities that are part of a Global Supply...

Clamp Forklift Operator

  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago

Clamp Forklift Operator Charleston, SC Overview Base Pay: $ Per Hour Job Number: 1268047 Industry: unavailable Employee Type: Performance to Hire Manage Others: No Required Education: GED Required...

Turret Forklift Operator

  • Hanahan, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hanahan, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago

ProLogistix is currently hiring Turret Operators to take on day shift and afternoon shift job opportunities in Hanahan. These are career opportunities that are part of a Global Supply Chain...

Material Handler - Day Shift

  • Hanahan, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hanahan, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Warehouse Worker, Charleston Airport

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is hiring a full-time Warehouse Worker to join our team at Charleston Airport in Charleston, South Carolina. As a Warehouse Worker, you will deliver food,...

Shipboard Material Specialist III (Afloat)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago

Title: SHIPBOARD MATERIAL SPECIALIST III (AFLOAT) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Program Summary The Marine Corps' Prepositioning (MCPP) Program...

Warehouse Associate

  • Mount Pleasant, SC (6 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC (6 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 5 days ago

handling and inventory management....

Forklift Operator

  • Charleston, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 9 days ago

Forklift Operator Automation Personnel Services is looking for a hard-working Forklift Operator for a t-shirt company based on Clements Ferry in Charleston, SC. In this role, you will operate both...

Demographic Data for Charleston, SC

Moving to Charleston, SC? Find some basic demographic data about Charleston, SC below.


Local
National
205,792
7,979
Large

Material Handler Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireManufacturing curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Effective Questioning for Call Handlers
How an organisation handles phone calls can have a direct impact on its success - a badly handled call can mean limited information that might affect service delivery, customer satisfaction and...
Functional Polymeric Materials
Learn the functional polymers, including chemistry, physics, and biology. Polymers, typically plastics and fibers, are leading materials providing useful and inexpensive items for modern living....
Sorption and transport in cementitious materials
Learn how to study and improve the durability of cementitious materials. In the MOOC: Cement chemistry and sustainable cementitious materials; you learned how to create more sustainable...

Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Charleston, SC

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 Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC
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%