Material Handler Jobs in Wisconsin

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 I - Injection Molding - 3rd Shift

  • Vollrath
  • Dane, WI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dane, WI
  • 2 hours ago

handling protocols where applicable....

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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 17 hours ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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Warehouse Associate 20/hr START IMMEDIATELY

  • Aerotek
  • Hartland, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartland, WI
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Operate packaging equipment to prepare medical products for shipment Inspect finished products to ensure quality and accuracy Pack, label, and seal products according to specifications...

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Forklift Operator - Digital 1st Shift

  • Green Bay Packaging Inc- Baird Display Inc.
  • New Berlin, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • New Berlin, WI
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage...

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Forklift Operator And Material Handler

  • Aerotek
  • Beloit, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Beloit, WI
  • 5 days ago

Perform general material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, packaging, and staging materials for production....

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Forklift Operator

  • Green Bay Packaging
  • Fort Atkinson, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Atkinson, WI
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Antigo, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Antigo, WI
  • 7 days ago

Material handling experience, including picking and loading. Ability to operate or learn to operate processing equipment such as washers and furnaces....

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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift, 6am-5pm

  • Thrive Life
  • Oak Creek, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI
  • 7 days ago

Get in on the ground floor of our new freeze-dry manufacturing facility! Grow your career into 2025 as Thrive Freeze Dry expands into the largest freeze-dry manufacturer in the world. Conveniently...

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Forklift Operator/Material Handler

  • QPS Employment Group
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 12 days ago

Forklift Operator / Material Handler Wage: $20.00 - $22.00/hour Shift: 1st or 2nd Hours: 4:50am - 2:50pm (Monday - Thursday), 9:30am - 5:30pm (Monday - Friday) or 2:40pm - 12:40am (Monday - Thursday...

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Material Handler

  • Aerotek
  • Neenah, WI
  • 16 days ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 16 days ago

Support general production activities, including material handling, basic assembly, and staging of products for shipment as needed....

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Warehouse Associate 21.50/hr START IMMEDIATELY

  • Aerotek
  • Hartland, WI
  • 16 days ago
  • Hartland, WI
  • 16 days ago

Job Description: Operate packaging equipment to prepare medical products for shipment Inspect finished products to ensure quality and accuracy Pack, label, and seal products according to specifications...

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Forklift Operator 2nd

  • Remedy Staffing
  • Fort Atkinson, WI
  • 18 days ago
  • Fort Atkinson, WI
  • 18 days ago

We are seeking to hire a Forklift Operator for our valued client in Fort Atkinson, WI! Let's talk about the available shift: Shift for Forklift Operator work 2nd Shift: Between 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM...

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Material Handler (2nd Shift)

  • Brunswick Corp.
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 27 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 27 days ago

See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview: As part of the talented Plant 17 Materials team, you will support material handling initiatives....

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Warehouse Associate 21/hr START IMMEDIATELY

  • Aerotek
  • Hartland, WI
  • 29 days ago
  • Hartland, WI
  • 29 days ago

Job Description: Operate packaging equipment to prepare medical products for shipment Inspect finished products to ensure quality and accuracy Pack, label, and seal products according to specifications...

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Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • American Wood Fibers
  • Schofield, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schofield, WI
  • 30+ days ago

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.9%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Master's Degree
5.6%
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 Wisconsin
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%