Material Handler Jobs in West Bend, 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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Material Handler

  • Saukville, WI (11 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saukville, WI (11 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Material Handler, youll move finished materials throughout the warehouse and transfer steel coils between departments using forklifts and overhead cranes....

Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator

  • Richfield, WI (14 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richfield, WI (14 miles from West Bend, 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...

Inventory Specialist

  • Germantown, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Germantown, WI (16 miles from West Bend, 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/Material Handlers

  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 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 (13 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedarburg, WI (13 miles from West Bend, 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,...

Warehouse Worker 3rd Shift

  • Horicon, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Horicon, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Metals USA is seeking a Warehouse Worker for our Horicon, WI location. Metals USA is a leading metals processor/distributor in North America, providing a wide range of carbon steel products and...

2nd Shift Material Handler

  • Brownsville, WI (19 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brownsville, WI (19 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Our material handlers work together, filling and preparing material orders for shipment to our customers, which includes operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, metal saws, shears, and lasers....

Material Handler

  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description A Material Handler is a vital component of the manufacturing process....

Forklift Operator

  • Mayville, WI (18 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mayville, WI (18 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago

SHIFT - Monday - Friday : 2:30-11:00PM GFL Benefits: Compensation - $20-$24/hr 15 days of paid time off Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options Paid Parental Leave 401(k) with an...

Material Handler

  • Taycheedah, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Taycheedah, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Material Handler Job Description Join our dynamic team as a material handler in a warehouse environment....

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Cedarburg, WI (13 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedarburg, WI (13 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 7 days ago

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

Material Handler

  • Sussex, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sussex, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 7 days ago

General Responsibilities & Position Purpose: The material handler will be working with the press operators to make sure that they have all the parts they need, palletize pallets of finished product,...

Warehouse Associate Selector - Sysco Central Warehouse - Wisconsin (R204340)

  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 7 days ago

Must be certified on appropriate material handling equipment....

Forklift Operator (Part-Time) - Afternoon Shift

  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Forklift Operator (Part-Time) - Afternoon Shift What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations,...

Warehouse Associate-Shipping/Receiving

  • Jackson, WI (10 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jackson, WI (10 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Launch your career! We are hiring immediately for Warehouse workers! We will teach you about distribution and supply chain techniques valued by Fortune 250 companies around the globe. We are...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in West Bend, WI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in West Bend, 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 West Bend, 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%