Material Handler Jobs in Athens, TN

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.

1-5 of 5 Jobs

Warehouse Worker

  • Ocoee, TN (21 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ocoee, TN (21 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Warehouse Worker PeopleReady of Chattanooga, TN is now hiring Warehouse Workers in Ocoee, TN! As a Warehouse Worker, you will pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipping. Apply today and you could...

Forklift Operator

  • Sweetwater, TN (16 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sweetwater, TN (16 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 12 days ago

Atwork is now hiring experienced forkilift operator in Madisonville, TN. 1st shift from 7: 00 a.M. - 7: 00 p.M. 12 hour rotating shifts Pay: $15.00/hr. - $ 16.00/hr. DOE Experience is not...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Athens, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Athens, TN
  • 14 days 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...

Material Handler - Starting Pay 22.48/Hour

  • Sweetwater, TN (16 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sweetwater, TN (16 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

The Material Handler focuses on loading and unloading trucks, rails, and barges in a safe efficient manner....

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Athens, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Athens, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Are you looking to be a part of a great team? If yes, join us! Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking...

Demographic Data for Athens, TN

Moving to Athens, TN? Find some basic demographic data about Athens, TN below.


Local
National
25,894
655
Medium

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....
Introduction to Computational Materials Design
The purpose of this course is to analyze the present status and possibilities of computational materials design and to implement a new paradigm of material science by learning basic cutting-edge...

Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Athens, TN

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 Athens, TN 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 Athens, TN
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%