Material Handler Jobs in Germantown, WI

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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Plasma Warehouse Worker Day One Benefits

  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 6 hours ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Day Warehouse Associate

  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 1 day ago

. + Move product by safely and responsibly operating material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, reach truck, keg fork dock stocker, slip-sheet lift, de-layer, clamp truck...

Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator

  • Richfield, WI (4 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richfield, WI (4 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator Warehouse $ 20 - $ 22 / Hour location_on Richfield, Wisconsin work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Job...

Material Handler 3rd Shift

  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Material Handlers are responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient shipping, receiving, and inventory management....

Warehouse Worker

  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 2 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or...

CDL-A Local City Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time - $5,000 Signing Bonus!

  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 2 days ago

$5,000.00 signing bonus paid out on DAY 1 to fully qualified candidates who apply before 09/30/2025!! All fully qualified new hires applying before 09/30/2025 will start at the top pay rate of...

Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist MSC Industrial Supply Co. - 3.4 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time $18.50 - $19.50 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Tuition...

Inventory Specialist

  • Germantown, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Germantown, WI
  • 3 days ago

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing...

Warehouse/Material Handlers

  • Port Washington, WI (18 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Washington, WI (18 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago

40 Pounds occasionally Work Environment Work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures Work near moving machinery and equipment Work in a noisy environment Work...

Forklift Operator

  • Cedarburg, WI (7 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedarburg, WI (7 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Kemps has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products,...

Warehouse Associate

  • Pewaukee, WI (12 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pewaukee, WI (12 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive...

Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift

  • Franklin, WI (24 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (24 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Requisition Number: 204639 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to...

Material Handler - 2nd shift Warehouse

  • Franklin, WI (24 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (24 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 4 days ago

As a Material Handler you will load, unload, prepare, and move materials, stack finished product in the proper locations, and perform various functions in each area of material handling as assigned....

Forklift Operator

  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (17 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 4 days ago

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to load, unload, move, and store goods and materials....

Forklift Operator

  • Waukesha, WI (14 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (14 miles from Germantown, WI)
  • 4 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Forklift Operator Zenith Tech a Walbec Group Company Waukesha, WI. Are you looking for an exciting career supporting operations in road, highway, and bridge construction? Zenith...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Germantown, WI

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Germantown, WI 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 Germantown, WI
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%