Material Handler Jobs in Alvarado, TX

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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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Desoto, TX (22 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Desoto, TX (22 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

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

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Packer Material Handler - Food Manufacturing - Days

  • Shearer's Foods Inc
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Manufacturing Material Handler Day Shift - 6:45am to 7:00pm 2,2,3 Rotation Pay rate: $18.64/hr Daily Tasks: Identify what changeovers you will have throughout your shift....

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Forklift Operator I & II

  • INTERAMERICAN FOODS CORPORATION
  • Cleburne, TX (9 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cleburne, TX (9 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Johnson County $18.55 - $22.99 Per hour Forklift Operator I & II INTERAMERICAN FOODS CORPORATION Occupation: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Location:...

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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Pratt Industries, Inc.
  • Cedar Hill, TX (17 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cedar Hill, TX (17 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pay Rate: $20.00/hr. As a Forklift Operator at Pratt Industries - Cedar Hill, you will play an essential role in...

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Forklift Operator

  • Refresco
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 29 days ago

Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the...

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Material Handler

  • Illinois Tool Works
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Reads work orders, production schedules or follows visual and oral instructions to determine materials to be moved, what parts are to be retrieved from receiving and where on the production line to...

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Oncor Military SkillBridge Internship / Material Specialist Intern (Fort Worth/Irving, TX)

  • Oncor
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (21 miles from Alvarado, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Oncor proudly recruits veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. From distribution and transmission operations personnel to technology and other support functions, the knowledge, expertise, and selfless...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Alvarado, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Alvarado, TX 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 Alvarado, TX
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%