Occupation

Material Handler

Material Handlers manage the physical movement, storage, and organization of materials and products in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and job sites, using equipment like forklifts and hand trucks to load, unload, and inventory goods. The work is physically demanding and fast-paced, involving heavy lifting, precise documentation, quality checks, and often outdoor or elevated work depending on the industry context. The role suits individuals with strong attention to detail and safety awareness who are comfortable with manual labor and can work efficiently in dynamic environments.

Duties & responsibilities

Receive, unload, and organize materials and products using forklifts, hand trucks, and manual handling techniques
Move and position inventory throughout warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and job sites to support production or delivery operations
Maintain accurate records of materials received, stored, and shipped using inventory management systems
Inspect materials for damage or defects and verify shipments match documentation and quality standards
Operate material handling equipment safely and maintain work areas clean and organized
Follow safety protocols including proper lifting techniques, wearing protective equipment, and adhering to hazardous material procedures
Coordinate with production, shipping, and delivery teams to ensure materials arrive where needed on schedule

What Material Handler roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Material Handler make?

Too few Material Handler postings state pay to publish a median yet: 15 of 40 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Material Handler roles?

40 open Material Handler roles from 30 employers; the most at ABC Supply, Crane Co. and Jabil, and in Wisconsin, California and Ohio.

From employers’ own postings, as of2026-10-28.

Material Handler in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles: 40
Employers: 30
Median pay: —
Disclose pay: —

Open Material Handler roles (40)

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MATERIAL HANDLER (T32)

Army National Guard Units

Full-time · Camp Ripley, Minnesota · $28 – $33 / hour

This is a material handler role in a military warehouse setting that involves receiving, storing, organizing, and shipping supplies, equipment, and hazardous materials while operating forklifts and other heavy equipment. The position suits candidates with warehouse experience who can manage inventory, maintain documentation, and work independently in a structured environment.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Material Handler

Ranger Boats

Flippin, AR

Listed on Ranger Boats’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Material Handler

Heil Environmental Industries

Mount Vernon, MO

Listed on Heil Environmental Industries’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Material Handler

Varian Medical Systems

SJC H

Listed on Varian Medical Systems’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Material Handler I

Ryder

Full-time · Hagerstown, MD · $21 / hour

Ryder is seeking a warehouse material handler to manage the movement and processing of computer equipment in their Hagerstown facility, working with RF scanners and forklifts to support order fulfillment operations. This role suits people who work methodically with attention to detail, can lift moderately heavy items regularly, and thrive in a structured warehouse environment.

Listed on Ryder’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Material Handler

Resideo

Louisville, KY

A warehouse operative responsible for receiving, inspecting, and moving incoming inventory to designated locations. This role suits someone who is detail-oriented, physically capable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Listed on Resideo’s careers site · Apply there ↗