Material Handler Jobs in Vancouver, WA

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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Warehouse Associate- Start ASAP

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 7 hours ago

Warehouse Associate Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our team. The role involves order selecting using paper order slips, reading and identifying customer...

Warehouse Worker - AM Shift

  • Woodland, WA (17 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Woodland, WA (17 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 12 hours ago

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the...

Warehouse Associate

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 16 hours ago

About Us Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona,...

Warehouse Worker - Now Hiring

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 21 hours ago

Starting pay is $20.50 per hour Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments by performing the following duties. Essential Duties: Reads...

Warehouse Associate

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in bringing our customers' visions to life! We're seeking a meticulous and enthusiastic Sample and Project Coordinator to assemble stunning tile...

Warehouse Worker III

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Job Functions: Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to: - Operate Material Handling equipment including...

Warehouse Associate- Bulk Check In

  • Gresham, OR (19 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gresham, OR (19 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett, Turret Truck and Forklift Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience...

Warehouse Associate-Bulk Putaway (PIE-A)

  • Gresham, OR (19 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gresham, OR (19 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett, Turret Truck and Forklift Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience...

Warehouse Associate

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview ***Parts Authority-Career Central **** ** *YOUR FUTURE IS NOW **** We have newly created career opportunities for Warehouse Associates in our most successful rapidly expanding Division...

Warehouse Associate

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 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...

Warehouse Associate - 363220-en_US

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4299530 Job Title: Warehouse Associate - 363220-en_US Application Deadline: 07/26/2025Job Location: Portland Date Posted: 06/26/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift...

Material Handler

  • Gresham, OR (19 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gresham, OR (19 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4299701 Job Title: Material Handler Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Gresham Date Posted: 06/27/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift: Not Provided Duration...

Flex Warehouse Associate

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 4 days ago

The pay for this position is $18.75/hr + $1.50/hr Shift Differential (for applicable hours) We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because...

Warehouse Material Handler Full Time 3rd Shift

  • Lake Grove, OR (19 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Grove, OR (19 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 4 days ago

What you'll be doing: As a Warehouse Delivery Material Handler, you'll be manually loading trucks with products to be delivered to our customers....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Vancouver, WA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Vancouver, WA 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 Vancouver, WA
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%