Material Handler Jobs in Portland, 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.

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Receiving Forklift Operator: Night Shift: Freezer $21.00

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 8 hours ago

Receiving Forklift Operator: Night Shift: Freezer $21.00 Lebanon, Tennessee (TN) Full Time 3rd Shift Company Description PFG Customized Distribution meets the special needs of some of America's...

Material Handler 1

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 11 hours ago

Position Summary: The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, staging, and storage of raw materials, fabricated components, and finished goods within a pipe fabrication...

Receiving Forklift Operator: 3rd Shift: Freezer $21.00

  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description: Position Summary: Work Schedule: Sunday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Monday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Tuesday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Wednesday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Thursday Night 11:00pm...

Forklift Operator

  • Portland, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, TN
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator Responsibilities Operate a forklift for material handling. Track production output, product quality, and scrapped parts....

Material Handler

  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 1 day ago

YOU As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for maintaining the flow of materials throughout the department in Screw Manufacturing Department....

Receiving Forklift Operator: 3rd Shift: Freezer $21.00

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Work Schedule: Sunday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Monday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Tuesday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Wednesday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Thursday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator 2500 Marty Robbins Dr, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA Req #6485 Friday, June 13, 2025 OnTrac is hiring a Forklift Operator! Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new stand up forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Material Handlers in Lebanon, TN Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $21.50 per hour Additional Pay: $2.00 per hour when assigned...

Warehouse Associate

  • Hartsville, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartsville, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Title Warehouse Associate - First Shift (Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5PM) Department(s) Shipping/Receiving Reports to Warehouse Supervisor Job summary To ensure the accurate and timely...

Material Handler (TN) - 1st Shift

  • Portland, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, TN
  • 6 days ago

Maintain production line flow by providing constant flow of material to line. Requirements: Minimum 12 months of forklift operation and related experience....

Warehouse Associate Evening Shift

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time Warehouse Associates in Lebanon, TN Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.50 per hour Additional Pay $1.50 shift differential Overtime Pay $34.50 per...

Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator | Royal Truck Body | Nashville, TN Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $18.00 - 19.50 What you'll do: Performs a combination of tasks including but not limited to ordering,...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 7 days ago

Are you seeking more work life balance, or simply looking to gain some extra cash? If you answered yes, then Staffmark has the perfect job for you! We are seeking to fill a part time Warehouse...

Material Handler - 2nd Shift

  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Portland, TN)
  • 7 days ago

YOU As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for maintaining the flow of materials throughout the department in Packaging. Thats year one....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Portland, TN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Portland, 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 Portland, 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%