Material Handler Jobs in Battle Creek, MI

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 2nd Shift

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 4 hours ago

Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklift to move, locate, relocate and stack product....

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Title: Forklift Operator Department: Operations Reports To: Distribution Manager Position Type: Full Time Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift - 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday thru Friday with O/T Salary:...

Warehouse Associate

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Warehouse Associate position for our branch operations group located at our Portage, IN branch....

Warehouse Associate - Integrated Supply

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallens success. We pride ourselves on...

Assembler / Material Handler / Packer

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Apply to be an Assembler, Material Handler or Packager today!...

Warehouse Worker

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Warehouse Worker Warehouse $ 17.75 / Hour location_on Portage, Michigan work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Warehouse Associate - Shipping &...

Warehouse Worker

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 8 days ago

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Warehouse Worker to work at a premier client, in Portage, MI. Sound good?...

1st Shift Forklift Operator

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Express is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator! Pay: $17.50/hr Shift: 1st Shift, 5AM - 3:30PM Position Type: Full-time, Evaluation Hire Job Duties: Safely operate a forklift to transport...

Warehouse Associate

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 11 days ago

A local food manufacturer/distributor is searching for Warehouse Associates! This company is an employee owned company, offering fantastic benefits and competitive pay. They love to invest in...

Forklift Operator

  • Galesburg, MI (15 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Galesburg, MI (15 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Relogistics is part of the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and...

Warehouse Associate M-F 6am - 2:30pm

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 23 days ago

About the Position The Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking and/or packing orders, label printing and inspecting products for orders, and utilizing the specific equipment to pick, pack,...

Warehouse Associate

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

JOB DETAILS Job Details Warehouse Associate Job Code Number 277306041 Job Description Welcome to Halperns! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and wehave an amazing...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Battle Creek, MI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Battle Creek, MI 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 Battle Creek, MI
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%