Material Handler Jobs in Portsmouth, NH

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

  • Brentwood, NH (12 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Brentwood, NH (12 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 8 hours ago

Expectations for a Forklift Operator is to have strong knowledge of the production line. Maintains raw material for the winder end to ensure continuous operations....

Warehouse Worker

  • Kittery, ME (4 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kittery, ME (4 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Worker at Kittery Trading Post in Kittery, Maine, United States Job Description Walk-in/on-the-spot interviews daily at our retail location between 9:30am-6pm! Application Requirements &...

Forklift Operator Saturday-Monday Night Shift

  • Raymond, NH (20 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raymond, NH (20 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people,...

Forklift Operator Tuesday-Friday Afternoon Shift

  • Raymond, NH (20 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raymond, NH (20 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people,...

Warehouse Material Handler - 1st Shift

  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Pick/pack finished goods using a pick ticket, picking specific items and quantities Perform production duties such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling...

Materials Handler - Plasma (TES) - 1st/2nd Shift

  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 2 days ago

Join a team of professionals where you will be responsible for handling and processing parts pre and post-thermal spray coating operations. Responsibilities may include consumable materials...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 4 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.5 - $27 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...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Newington, NH
  • 6 days ago
  • Newington, NH
  • 6 days ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, you'll be part of an energetic and efficient team that's dedicated to delivering tech products from the store's warehouse to our customers when, where and how they...

Warehouse Material Handler Durham, NH

  • Rochester, NH (16 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rochester, NH (16 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 7 days ago

Warehouse Material Handler - Durham, NH in Rochester , New Hampshire Adecco is hiring immediately for Entry Level and Skilled Warehouse Material Handlers in Durham, NH....

1st Shift Material Handler

  • Greenland, NH (3 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenland, NH (3 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 8 days ago

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a 1st Shift Material Handler! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!...

Warehouse Associate - Full TIme

  • Somersworth, NH (13 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Somersworth, NH (13 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.5 - $27 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 - Full TIme

  • Sanford, ME (23 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sanford, ME (23 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.5 - $27 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

  • Raymond, NH (20 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raymond, NH (20 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.5 - $27 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

  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 10 days ago

Warehouse Associate Dover, NH Description Westaff is looking for warehouse associates for our client in Dover, NH Job Requirements No experience required (OTJ training, trainable opp) Able to...

Warehouse Associate

  • Haverhill, MA (22 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (22 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 12 days ago

Title: Warehouse Associate Requisition Id: 38234 Job Function: Plant/Processing Operations Career Area: Operations Work Location: Haverhill, MA About Us: Mon-Fri; 11am to 7:30pm; $19.50 Hourly...

Demographic Data for Portsmouth, NH

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Portsmouth, NH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH
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%