Material Handler Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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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Warehouse Worker - Urgent Vacancies

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 hours ago

un Warehouse Worker - Urgent Vacancies compensation: Earn $60 per hour Responsibilities: Receive and process incoming shipments: Verify, unload, and sort items to ensure accuracy. Pick and pack...

Warehouse Material Handler

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

DIVISION: U.S. AutoForce POSITION SUMMARY U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires,...

Warehouse Material Handler - 2nd Shift

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

DIVISION: U.S. AutoForce POSITION SUMMARY U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires,...

$25 Per Hour Hiring This week! EXPERIENCED SIT-DOWN FORKLIFT OPERATOR

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator for Open Yard Starting at $25 per hour. DO NOT REPLY IF YOU ARE NOT HIGHLY EXPERIENCED OPERATING A FORKLIFT- IT WILL BE A WAST OF YOUR TIME! PLEASE READ THE...

Warehouse Associate Freezer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 hours ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

General Warehouse Associate - 1pm

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility....

Warehouse Associate - 9PM Start

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off,...

Warehouse Associate I

  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseville, CA (16 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

General Warehouse Associate - 4am

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility....

Experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator $25 Per Hour

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

Experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator for Open Yard Starting at $25 per hour. PLEASE READ THE JOB REQUIREMENTS AND BE QUALIFIED IN ALL CATEGORIES PRIOR TO APPLYING *****TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE...

Warehouse Worker - Order Selector - 2nd Shift

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

Penske Logistics is looking for forklift operators to become part of an excellent team. In this role, you will be operating a forklift, picking/packing, stocking, loading/unloading trailers,...

Warehouse Associate - Picking 2nd Shift

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of...

Material Handler I

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Position overview: As a Material Handler I, at our McClellan Park location, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy warehouse environment providing all material to production...

Forklift Operator PT, hr Loader III

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $23.78 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment. Come and experience the difference...

Material Handler 2nd Shift

  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Sacramento, CA (2 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Company Description Job Description JOB DETAILS Base pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour plus $1.50 per hour shift differential Shift: 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday - Friday, overtime as...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
1.8%
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 Sacramento, CA
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%