Material Handler Jobs in Columbia, MD

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/CDL-A Local Driver

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 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...

Forklift Operator FT, Loader III

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $23.76 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment. Come and experience the difference...

Forklift Operator Lead

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

Loader Lead-Forklift Operator Lead, Starting at $24.26hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2nd shift PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment. Come and experience the difference with...

Outlet Warehouse Associate

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Product Support Associates Full Time and Part Time Career Opportunities Product Support Associates are TEAM members within the Bobs Discount Furniture organization and play a vital role by...

Warehouse Associate ( Bilingual-Spanish)

  • Halethorpe, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Halethorpe, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Customer service on the sales floor EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent preferred Prior retail, production, warehouse, material handling or customer service experience preferred...

Forklift Operator - Weekend - Part time

  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

As a Forklift Operator, Non Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc....

Part Time 2nd Shift Warehouse Material Handler

  • Capitol Heights, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for the fulfillment of Customer Orders by retrieving and stacking specific product and quantities as specified on the Pick Ticket/Computer Screen assigned...

Materials Handler

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Description: As the Material Handler you will receive, identify, store and deliver a wide variety of raw material and manufactured/purchased parts for additional processing, assembly...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up To $18.25

  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Amazon Delivery Station Warehouse Associate Job Overview Youll be part of the dedicated Amazon team at the delivery station the last stop before we deliver smiles to customers. Our fast-paced,...

Warehouse Associate

  • Sparrows Point, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparrows Point, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

handling equipment....

Inventory Specialist

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Aerotek Inventory Specialist in Baltimore , Maryland Job Title: Inventory Specialist Job Description This role involves kitting, inventory control and tracking, organizing the warehouse and...

Medical Material Specialist II Travel NEW

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

ADC Engineer, S3 ADC, S3+Glacier Unique Regions Amazon Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Polygraph Arlington, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) DESCRIPTION This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest...

Warehouse Worker

  • Linthicum, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Linthicum, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the...

Warehouse Associate

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Take product off the production line and store in designated location. Transport raw materials to production workstations....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD
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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