Material Handler Jobs in Cheshire, CT

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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Night Warehouse Selector

  • Marlborough, CT (24 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Marlborough, CT (24 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 21 days ago

JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM! Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? We help you make it! Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday. 5:30pm- until complete. 8-12 hr....

Forklift Operator PT, Loader III

  • Meriden, CT (6 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Meriden, CT (6 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $23.45 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L...

Warehouse Associate

  • Bristol, CT (12 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bristol, CT (12 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Skills/Abilities: Ability to operate various types of materials handling equipment including: Pallet jacks - manual and powered Forklifts - Stand-up/Sit-down Turret Truck Push Carts Rolling ladders...

CWR Warehouse Associate I

  • North Haven, CT (8 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • North Haven, CT (8 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

CWR Warehouse Associate I Warehouse $ 18 / Hour location_on North Haven, Connecticut work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Warehouse Associate...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Stratford, CT (21 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Stratford, CT (21 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • East Hartford, CT (24 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hartford, CT (24 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 1 day ago

un Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator (East Hartford) image 1 of 1 120 Tolland Street compensation: $18.50-$19.50 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Warehouse...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • East Hartford, CT (24 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hartford, CT (24 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Must have expirience with forklift - 40 hours a week 7am to 3pm - The days we have container delivery 6am to 2pm. - Saturdays sporadically and paid.

Warehouse Associate - 1st shfit forklift

  • Newington, CT (15 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newington, CT (15 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Adecco US, Inc. Warehouse Associate - 1st shfit forklift in Newington , Connecticut Adecco is assisting a customer in Newington who is recruiting for a warehouse/forklift opening. The rate of pay...

Supply Chain Associate I - Full Time

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Under general supervision, the Supply Chain Associate I receives incoming shipments, unloads, and unpacks shipments and verifies contents with purchase order. Ships outgoing packages with proper...

Market Delivery Warehouse Associate - Nights

  • East Hartford, CT (24 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (24 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 7 days ago

What You Will Do Market Delivery Warehouse Associates are responsible for unloading and staging XDT deliveries, managing inventory by utilizing warehouse management system (WMS), assembling...

Outbound Forklift Operator

  • Bristol, CT (12 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bristol, CT (12 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Company: US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 06114 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with...

Outbound Forklift Operator

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Outbound Forklift Operator Freshpoint - 3.2 Hartford, CT Job Details Estimated: $35.6K - $41.8K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Writing skills English Forklift High school diploma or GED...

Forklift Operator - Immediate Opening

  • Kensington, CT (9 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kensington, CT (9 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Company: US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 06114 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with...

Inventory Control Specialist

  • Middletown, CT (13 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (13 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Under the direction of the Material Control leadership, performs a variety of duties in the coordination of activities required to meet schedules and goals. Specific duties include, but are not...

Warehouse Associate

  • North Haven, CT (8 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • North Haven, CT (8 miles from Cheshire, CT)
  • 8 days ago

KBS is looking for motivated, high-energy General Warehouse Associates (Corrugate Recycler) to join our team for immediate full-time, permanent positions in North Haven, CT! These positions are...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Cheshire, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Cheshire, CT 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 Cheshire, CT
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%