Material Handler Jobs in Milwaukee, 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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Stand Up Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

  • West Allis, WI (5 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 hours ago
  • West Allis, WI (5 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 hours ago

Warehouse Technician - 3rd Shift** **Job Description** Join a thriving and innovative family-owned company that specializes in producing sweet potato chips fried in avocado oil, free from the top...

Material Handler - Days

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 23 hours ago

Certified to drive material handling equipment. Transports stored items within the warehouse. Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product....

General Warehouse Worker - 1st shift

  • South Milwaukee, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • South Milwaukee, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 23 hours ago

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm Summary Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the General Warehouse Worker is responsible for picking and packing parts, ensuring neat and orderly...

Warehouse Worker

  • New Berlin, WI (10 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Berlin, WI (10 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 1 day ago

At Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY - the global leader in opening solutions, we strive to be the best. And to be the best, we have to provide the best quality, the best service, and employ the best...

Plasma Warehouse Worker Day One Benefits

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days 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 (22 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richfield, WI (22 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 3 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago

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

Warehouse Worker

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 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...

$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
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 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...

Material Handler

  • Mount Pleasant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago

: Material Handlers - Contract-to-Hire!...

Inventory Specialist

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

  • Oak Creek, WI (10 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (10 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago

The pay for this position is $18.75/hr + $1.50/hr Shift Differential We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who...

Forklift Operator

  • Cedarburg, WI (20 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedarburg, WI (20 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 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,...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, 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%