Material Handler Jobs in Shelbyville, KY

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 Forklift Operator

Buckner, KY (18 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
7 hours ago

Buckner, KY (18 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
7 hours ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Sit Down Forklift Operators in Buckner, Kentucky Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Additional Pay: $1.00 shift pay...

Forklift Operator

Spring Mill, KY (24 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
5 days ago

Spring Mill, KY (24 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
5 days ago

Youll be: Unloading pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually and/or using Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift...

Forklift Operator Warehouse

Buckner, KY (18 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
7 days ago

Buckner, KY (18 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
7 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Sit Down Forklift Operators in Buckner, Kentucky Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay...

Warehouse Worker - Full TIme

Eminence, KY (11 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Eminence, KY (11 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.55 - $24.05 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Associate - Full TIme

Taylorsville, KY (15 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Taylorsville, KY (15 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.55 - $24.05 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Worker

Mount Washington, KY (23 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Mount Washington, KY (23 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.55 - $24.05 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Forklift Operator - Rotating Nights

Lawrenceburg, KY (17 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Lawrenceburg, KY (17 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Ability to operate or willingness to learn material handling equipment (forklifts)....

Forklift Operator Warehouse

Buckner, KY (18 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Buckner, KY (18 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
8 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Sit Down Forklift Operators in Buckner, Kentucky Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per hour Additional...

Warehouse Forklift Operator/ Order Processor Weekday Day Shift

Lawrenceburg, KY (17 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
10 days ago

Lawrenceburg, KY (17 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
10 days ago

Up to 120 hours of PTO in the first year $1200 SIGN-ON BONUS Perks at Work Discount $1400 Referral Bonus EAP Program Weekly Pay! Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401K Matching Tuition Reimbursement...

Shipping Material Handler 1st Shift

Frankfort, KY (15 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
28 days ago

Frankfort, KY (15 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
28 days ago

This position ensures our products are provided to customers in an efficient and timely manner. Applicants must have prior recent experience in all functions of shipping/receiving operations...

eCom Seasonal Warehouse Worker

Taylorsville, KY (15 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
45+ days ago

Taylorsville, KY (15 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
45+ days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.05 - $21.05 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Material Handler 3rd shift

Mount Washington, KY (23 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
90+ days ago

Mount Washington, KY (23 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
90+ days ago

We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling...

Material Handler 1st Shift

Mount Washington, KY (23 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
90+ days ago

Mount Washington, KY (23 miles from Shelbyville, KY)
90+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Shelbyville, KY

Moving to Shelbyville, KY? Find some basic demographic data about Shelbyville, KY below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Shelbyville, KY

Local

National

Total Population

32,729

Number of Businesses

707

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Shelbyville, KY

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 Shelbyville, KY 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 Shelbyville, KY

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Material Handler position

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