Material Handler Jobs in Louisiana

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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Forklift Operator

  • Port Allen, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Port Allen, LA
  • 6 hours ago

We are seeking skilled Forklift Operators to join our team in Port Allen, LA. If you have experience operating powered industrial trucks and working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, we want...

Warehouse Worker II

  • Norco, LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Norco, LA
  • 13 hours ago

for Internal Candidates Promote resource recovery at the BASF Freeport site - Continuous training efforts for plant personnel entering the IR yard to make them aware of the recycling efforts...

Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

  • Gonzales, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Gonzales, LA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Time Type: Part time Role Details: Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $15 / HR Job Location: 2845 Highway 183 North, Gonzales, TX 78629 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist...

Forklift Operator

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 1 day ago

Division: Louisiana Work Schedule: Mon - Fri / 4:00p - Until Complete / Some Sundays if needed Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED? About us: Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of...

Warehouse Associate

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Summary: We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Associate to support our distribution operations, specifically in auto store receiving. This role is essential in ensuring smooth...

Heavy Forklift Operator - Superior Inspection Services - Broussard, LA

  • Broussard, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Broussard, LA
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for moving drill pipe, drill collars, heavy-weight drill pipe and tubing from one location to another in the yard using a heavy forklift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES...

Supply Chain Technician - Full Time

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

Forklift Operator

  • Hammond, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 1 day ago

Assist production line employees by relieving them in breaks and lunchtime periods....

Warehouse Associate

  • Hammond, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 1 day ago

Launch your career! We are hiring immediately for Warehouse workers! We will teach you about distribution and supply chain techniques valued by Fortune 250 companies around the globe. We are...

Warehouse Associate- Flex Worker Pack 4X10 Day Shift

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Id : REQ_553293, Title : Warehouse Associate- Flex Worker Pack 4X10 Day Shift, Category : Supply Chain, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...304, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Market Delivery Warehouse Associate - Nights

  • Boyce, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boyce, LA
  • 1 day 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...

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

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days 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...

Material Handler (2nd Shift) - O'Neal Steel / Lafayette

  • Breaux Bridge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Breaux Bridge, LA
  • 2 days ago

O'Neal Steel has an opening for a (2nd Shift) Material Handler at our Lafayette, LA facility. The Material Handler will load and unload material within a warehouse....

Forklift Operator, Returns Putaway

  • Harahan, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harahan, LA
  • 2 days ago

This employee controls damaged products as well as product returned to the warehouse from delivery routes. RESPONSIBILITIES Active, physical role that includes operating an electric pallet jack,...

Forklift Operator, Let Down

  • Harahan, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harahan, LA
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator, Let Down Sysco - 3.2 Harahan, LA Job Details Estimated: $35.2K - $49.7K a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Forklift High school diploma or GED Warehouse experience Computer...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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%