Material Handler Jobs in Edgewood, 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 FT, Loader III

  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, 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 (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, 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...

Warehouse Associate - Second Shift - PDC2

  • Aberdeen, MD (6 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (6 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Were looking for Seasonal Warehouse Picker/Packer Warehouse Associates to work with our client in Aberdeen! Earn up to $19/hr. Sephora is a French multinational retailer of personal care and...

Warehouse Associate Material Handler

  • Aberdeen, MD (6 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (6 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Material Handlers in Aberdeen, MD Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.00 per hour Apply Here with Ryder Today Click here to see...

Warehouse Associate ( Bilingual-Spanish)

  • Halethorpe, MD (24 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Halethorpe, MD (24 miles from Edgewood, 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

  • Aberdeen, MD (6 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (6 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Desired Experience Material Handling: Move and stage material as scheduled for optimum machine efficiency....

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Forest Hill, MD (11 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Forest Hill, MD (11 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Materials Handler

  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, 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...

Warehouse Associate

  • Sparrows Point, MD (15 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparrows Point, MD (15 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago

handling equipment....

Inventory Specialist

  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, 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...

Warehouse Associate

  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, 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 (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 2 days ago

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

Warehouse Worker

  • Brooklyn, MD (22 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, MD (22 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Safety-Kleen in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Warehouse Worker (Material Handler) to complete all assigned warehouse duties in a safe and responsible manner....

Warehouse Associate, Joppa CFC - Flex Worker (2010)

  • Joppa, MD (3 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Joppa, MD (3 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Be part of an amazing story. Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and...

Forklift Operator/CDL-A Local Driver

  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 5 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...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Edgewood, MD

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.

Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, 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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