Material Handler Jobs in Baytown, 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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TPM Warehouse Associate

  • Dayton, TX (20 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Dayton, TX (20 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing various warehouse duties, such as sorting pallets, operating a forklift to load, unload, and receive materials, completing paperwork/data...

Peak-Hire General Labor Palletizer Forklift Operator

  • Pasadena, TX (20 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (20 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Peak-Hire NOW HIRING (Pasadena) Peak-Hire is Hiring in the Pasadena & Laporte Area MUST BE BILINGUAL General Labors, Packers, Palletizers, Forklift operator starting pay anywhere from $10-15 an...

Warehouse Associate

  • Deer Park, TX (15 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deer Park, TX (15 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 3 days ago

With over 25 years of dedicated service, Laborde Products stands at the forefront of marine engine distribution, committed to delivering excellence across the Southeast, up through the Great...

Stand Up/Reach Forklift Operator

  • Deer Park, TX (15 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deer Park, TX (15 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 3 days ago

handling activities: unloading trucks, receiving parts, material movements, order fulfilment, cycle counts and inventory error investigations....

Warehouse Associate I

  • Baytown, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 3 days ago

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

Warehouse Associate - Entry Level

  • La Porte, TX (12 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • La Porte, TX (12 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

(8087) Warehouse Associate - Coastal Welding Supply

  • Baytown, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 6 days ago

Coastal Welding Supply-AWG Company, has an immediate opening for a Warehouse Associate in our Baytown,TX facility. Coastal Welding Supply, Inc. was founded in 1963 and has evolved from a single...

Lead Forklift Operator

  • Baytown, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 7 days ago

Ensure the employees operate and maintain material handling, and visual inspection operations within the guidelines and policy....

Forklift Operator

  • La Porte, TX (12 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • La Porte, TX (12 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description The Forklift Operator is responsible for the handling process of the customer's packaged and pre-packaged product that is shipped, received, and stored at Quantix....

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Baytown, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 9 days ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, youll help us create great shopping experiences by keeping our sales floor stocked and preparing online orders to be shipped to customers homes. This includes...

PRN OR Supply Chain Technician

  • Pasadena, TX (20 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (20 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Description Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a PRN OR Supply Chain Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA...

FlexSteel - Material Handler - I

  • Baytown, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 10 days ago

All Material Handlers should follow the SSE, Basics Skills 1 and 2 and what we do with hand tools and basic hands-on activities. Must be Forklift and crane certified....

B101- Day Driver/Warehouse Associate

  • Deer Park, TX (15 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Deer Park, TX (15 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Discover your next career at Mygrant Glass! About Us: Mygrant Glass was established in 1926, we've journeyed from a single location in California to becoming the largest independent wholesale...

Warehouse Associate

  • Mont Belvieu, TX (6 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mont Belvieu, TX (6 miles from Baytown, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Warehouse Associate Niagara Bottling, LLC United States, Texas, Mont Belvieu 5711 East Grand Parkway South (Show on map) Jun 17, 2025 At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part...

Warehouse Associate

  • Baytown, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 13 days ago

At Niagara, were looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Baytown, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Baytown, TX 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 Baytown, 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%