Material Handler Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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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Warehouse Material Handler (2nd Shift)

  • Hauppauge, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • moments ago

Yarde Metals Warehouse Material Handler (2nd Shift) in Hauppauge , New York Position: Warehouse Material Handler (2nd Shift) Location: 999 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY Job Id: 2025.03.07-01 # of Openings...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ridgewood, NY (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NY (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Trained and certified material handler to operate lifting machinery such as Reach Trucks and Forklifts. Experience with Cycle Counts and RF Scanner....

Distribution Associate (Evening Shift) - Nassau county - FlexStaff

  • Bethpage, NY (2 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bethpage, NY (2 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Operates motorized and manual material handling equipment including, but not limited to, fork lift, pallet jacks and reach trucks....

Bulk Material Handler (Overnight shift)

  • Holbrook, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holbrook, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Bulk Material Handler is responsible for correctly adding bulk materials to the line hopper....

Warehouse Worker

  • West Babylon, NY (3 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Babylon, NY (3 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced warehouse environment? Our agency is a leading beauty and skincare brand specializing in lotions and creams, is seeking a reliable Warehouse...

Warehouse Associate

  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Operate forklifts, pallet movers, and other material handling equipment as necessary. Use company vehicles for the pickup and delivery of parts and materials....

Warehouse Associate - Port Washington, NY

  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Associate - Port Washington, NY Regular Full-Time Laborer Warehouse Port Washington, NY, US Today Requisition ID: 3293 Salary Range: $26.00 To $29.00 Hourly Empower your Future at the...

Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift

  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Requisition Number: 195794 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to...

Material Handler

  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 2 days ago

Looking for hardworking and dependable Material Handlers with scanning experience to join a well established warehouse team....

Warehouse Associate

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Warehouse Associate 330 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 CTSTA Public Store Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm Up to 28 hours/week OVERVIEW: Embark on your...

Supply Chain Associate

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Supply Chain Associate 330 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 CTSTA Public Store Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm Up to 28 hours/week OVERVIEW: Embark on a...

Mechanical Assembler/ Warehouse associate

  • Holbrook, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Holbrook, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

We are currently looking for a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our team and help assemble high-quality producrts. As a Mechanical Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling and testing...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Warehouse Associate to join our team in Ronkonkoma, NY. If you have a passion for working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work, this could...

Inventory Tech/Warehouse Associate

  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 6 days ago

un Inventory Tech/Warehouse Associate (Farmingdale, NY) The Advance Group image 1 of 1 185 Price Pkwy near rt 110 compensation: TBD employment type: job title: Inventory Tech/Warehouse Associate...

Warehouse Associate (Picking/Packing/Shipping/Receiving)

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 6 days ago

un Warehouse Associate (Picking/Packing/Shipping/Receiving) (Ronkonkoma) compensation: $20 to $22 per hour based on experience employment type: job title: Warehouse Associate We are looking to...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Farmingdale, NY 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 Farmingdale, NY
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%