Material Handler Jobs in Rocky Hill, 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

  • North Westchester, CT (14 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • North Westchester, CT (14 miles from Rocky Hill, 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 (9 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Meriden, CT (9 miles from Rocky Hill, 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 (14 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bristol, CT (14 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 3 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...

Airport Warehouse Associate

  • Windsor Locks, CT (18 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT (18 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

Job Duties: Pallet breakdown building and sorting through pallet loading and unloading of trucks Qualifications: Warehouse experience Ability to read a tape measure Material handling experience High...

CWR Warehouse Associate I

  • North Haven, CT (21 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • North Haven, CT (21 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 4 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...

Warehouse Associate

  • Windsor, CT (13 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Windsor, CT (13 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • East Hartford, CT (8 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hartford, CT (8 miles from Rocky Hill, 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 II- Night Shift

  • Bloomfield, CT (14 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (14 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago

At Niagara, were looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you...

Material Handler II

  • East Granby, CT (19 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Granby, CT (19 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Licensed and can operate all material handling equipment (i.e. Stand-up, Sit-down, Combi, Lancer, Tugger) at assigned Operations facility....

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • East Hartford, CT (8 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hartford, CT (8 miles from Rocky Hill, 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.

Forklift Operator

  • Bloomfield, CT (14 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (14 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge and understanding of warehouse and material handling functions preferred. Interpersonal communication skills with team members and ability to communicate using email is a must....

Warehouse Associate - 1st shfit forklift

  • Newington, CT (3 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newington, CT (3 miles from Rocky Hill, 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 (8 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Rocky Hill, 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...

Lead Material Handler Full Time 1st Shift

  • Manchester, CT (10 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (10 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 5 days ago

What you'll be doing: Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator: As a Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator, you'll mentor and train new material handlers and fill in for supervisors as needed....

Lead Warehouse Associate

  • Manchester, CT (10 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (10 miles from Rocky Hill, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Ability to become certified in material handling equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. Ability to work independently and/or lead a team. Excellent listening skills....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Rocky Hill, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Rocky Hill, 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 Rocky Hill, 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%