Material Handler Jobs in Hempstead, 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

  • Brookshire, TX (16 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Brookshire, TX (16 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Warehouse Worker

  • Sealy, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sealy, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Hourly Wage: $20.15 - $23.65 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Heavy Duty Forklift Operator

  • Navasota, TX (21 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Navasota, TX (21 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Complete daily inspections and basic maintenance of material handling equipment. Work independently and manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision....

Warehouse Associate - Nightshift

  • Sealy, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sealy, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Safely drive various types of material handling equipment (for example, narrow aisle reach truck, forklift, tugger, order picker) for extended periods of time....

Forklift Operator Full time

  • Waller, TX (8 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waller, TX (8 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $22.81 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L...

DOD SkillBridge Program - Warehouse Associate Job Details Coloplast A/S

  • Brookshire, TX (16 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brookshire, TX (16 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Handling Equipment certification or MHE experience Preferred Qualifications Warehouse or Production environment experience is desirable....

Warehouse Associate

  • Pattison, TX (16 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pattison, TX (16 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 18 days ago

E-commerce Order Fulfillment and LTL Shipment Preparation (60%) Assist Warehouse Coordinator in picking, packing and shipping all company online e-commerce orders and loading the delivery...

Warehouse Worker

  • Brookshire, TX (16 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Brookshire, TX (16 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM 2023 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management Why work for us? ABM is a leading...

Lead Stockroom Associate

  • Cypress, TX (23 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (23 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Lead Stockroom Associate R51922 Cypress, Texas, United States Part Time Tommy Hilfiger Be part of an iconic story. TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world's most recognized global lifestyle brands,...

Warehouse Worker - Full TIme

  • Sealy, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Sealy, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 25 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.15 - $23.65 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Sr. Supply Chain Technician

  • Cypress, TX (23 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (23 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 25 days ago

At Houston Methodist, the Sr. Supply Technician position is responsible for performing the physical inventory-related tasks in Supply Chain Management, including but not limited to receiving,...

Forklift Operator Level 1

  • Waller, TX (8 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Waller, TX (8 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 26 days ago

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P., is seeking a skilled individual for our Forklift Operator position with our logistics organization at our DTTP - Waller, TX location. The The...

Forklift Operator

  • Sealy, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sealy, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Join the Acme Brick Family FORKLIFT OPERATOR/WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) has been operating for 130 years in 13 states in the south central/south eastern...

Material Handler

  • Brenham, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brenham, TX (20 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks....

Forklift Operator Level 1 - WDC

  • Waller, TX (8 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waller, TX (8 miles from Hempstead, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities may include: Process factory transfers Warehouse up keep thru sweeping and keeping area(s) clean Control damage and inventory Ability to drive forklift safely Ability to utilize...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Hempstead, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, 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%